Amherstburg police say the officer who was involved in a crash with his cruiser has been charged.

Police say the officer was attempting a U-turn to stop a southbound speeding vehicle when he pulled in front of another northbound vehicle. The emergency lights were activated.

It took place on County Road 9 near South Side Road on April 25.

The officer was taken to hospital with two fractures in his neck and one in his back.

He was charged with turn not in safety.