Sheriff: Squad Car Collides With Motorcycle During Pursuit In Pope Co.

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Authorities in Pope County say one person was injured after a Starbuck patrol car collided with a motorcyclist during a pursuit Saturday evening.

According to the sheriff's office, an officer with the Starbuck Police Department was traveling southbound on S Main Street when he observed a traffic violation from a vehicle traveling northbound.

Authorities say the officer pulled the patrol car to the right side of the road and attempted to make a U-turn to pursue the vehicle when he collided with a motorcyclist. According to the sheriff's office, the patrol car's emergency lights were activated.

Officials say the 60-year-old motorcyclist received minor injuries. The Starbuck officer was not hurt.

The incident remains under investigation.