2 Detroit officers hospitalized after crash on Thanksgiving

Detroit — Two Detroit police officers have been hospitalized after a crash on the city's west side, authorities said. 

Police said the incident occurred at 10:22 p.m. Thursday in the area of Pierson and Grand River.

Both officers were traveling southbound on Pierson when the driving officer disregarded a stop sign, police said. The officer entered the roadway, striking a vehicle driven by a 68-year-old man traveling westbound on Grand River. 

Police say the officers are in temporary serious condition.

The citizen's vehicle also had a 37-year-old male passenger in the car. Police did not have updates on their conditions. 

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