Updated 02/03/2012 04:19 PM

Fayetteville officer injured in early morning crash

By: News 14 Carolina Staff

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FAYETTEVILLE – A Fayetteville police officer suffered minor injuries after an accident Friday morning.

The incident happened at the intersection of Bailey Lake Road and Strickland Bridge Road shortly before 4 a.m. Police say Officer Donnie Smith swerved to avoid a 1998 Toyota Corolla, ran off of the road and hit a tree head on.

Officials say he was responding to a report of a breaking and entering. Smith was transported to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center to be examined.

No charges have been filed in the accident.