A motorcycle police officer was injured after being sideswiped by another motorist.
The accident happened in Escondido just after 10:30 a.m. Monday, according to police. The Escondido Police officer was in the process of making a routine traffic stop using his lights and horn when a green Honda sedan changed lanes, crashing into the officer's motorcycle, witnesses said.
The officer, 15-year veteran Mike Nelson, sustained minor injuries to his chest, legs and feet and was transported to nearby Palomar Medical Center. Sean Whitaker, 29, was the driver of the Honda and was uninjured.
Whitaker was cited for not having insurance at an accident, police said. Alcohol was not suspected to be a factor in the crash.
Anyone with additional information about the collision is asked to contact the Traffic Division at (760) 839-4482 or call the Anonymous Tip Line at (760) 743-TIPS(8477).
