Laurel authorities are searching for a driver who hit a police car and fled. Jim Collins, Laurel police spokesman, said the vehicle struck a patrol car from behind after running a red light at U.S. 1 and Route 198 about 11 p.m. Sunday.

The officer driving the police car, Imtiaz Alli, was taken to the hospital with a fractured neck. His cruiser was destroyed.

Collins said police are looking for a tan vehicle in connection with the incident.

Associated Press