(The Hill) — A National Guardsman was ticketed on Wednesday after running a red light and injuring a person in a crash with a civilian vehicle in Washington, D.C.

The incident, which occurred at 8th Street SE and North Carolina Ave near Eastern Market early Wednesday morning, involved a D.C. National Guard transport vehicle, according to the Joint Task Force District of Columbia (JTF-DC).

"Our priority is ensuring the well-being of all involved. We are grateful for the response of D.C. police and EMS. Safety is our top priority,” U.S. Army Col. Larry Doane, the JTF-DC commander, said in a Thursday statement about the crash. “We will take action based on the investigation. This type of vehicle is authorized, and safety protocols are in place."

The civilian driver, per emergency responder

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