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A Hillsboro police officer was involved in a crash with a bicyclist Friday afternoon.

(WCSO)

UPDATE: Collision between cyclist, Hillsboro cop in patrol car still under investigation

A Hillsboro police officer struck a bicyclist while driving his patrol car Friday afternoon, according to the department.

The crash occurred at 3:35 p.m. at Southeast 8th Avenue and Washington Street in downtown Hillsboro, said Lt. Mike Rouches, a Hillsboro police spokesman. The bicyclist suffered minor injuries, scrapes and bruises, and was taken to nearby Tuality Community Hospital, he said.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office is investigating. Rouches said witnesses have given conflicting reports about who was at fault. He described the crash as "low speed."

The names of the officer and bicyclist have not been released.

-- Rebecca Woolington

503-294-4049; @rwoolington