Denver Parade Mishaps: Police Officer Struck by Fire Truck, Hearse Fleet Joins Celebration.
A Denver police officer was struck by a fire truck during the Nuggets' NBA championship parade, and was rushed to the hospital with injuries to his left lower leg. The officer's injuries are serious, and he underwent surgery at Denver Health Medical Center. The crash is being investigated, and witnesses at the scene reported that the officer's leg appeared to have been run over as the truck was turning at the intersection. The officer who was involved is a veteran police officer assigned to the SWAT team.