STAUNTON, Va – A Staunton Police officer was sent to the hospital Wednesday afternoon after being involved in a two-vehicle accident.

The crash happened at around 12:45 pm on Richmond Avenue at the intersection of Community Way.

Sergeant Butch Shifflett reported that the officer was driving a Ford Taurus when he was struck by a Ford F-150 that was pulling a utility trailer.

The officer was transported to Augusta Health for treatment.

Meanwhile, the driver of the Ford F-150 was charged with failing to stop at a red light.