PUERTO RICO – A New Jersey State Police trooper was injured after being involved in a crash Thursday in Puerto Rico, New Jersey State Police Sergeant Alejandro Goez said Saturday.
On September 29, four troopers traveling in a vehicle were involved in a collision with another vehicle in Puerto Rico, Goez said.
As a result of the crash, one trooper suffered minor injuries, Goez said.
Governor Phil Murphy on September 22 authorized aid to Puerto Rico to assist in recovery efforts caused by Hurricane Fiona.
Two waves, each including 74 New Jersey State Troopers and 1 civilian medical doctor, traveled to the island to support the Puerto Rico Police Bureau. They were deployed to the town of Vega Baja.
