Two motorists were transported to UNC Hospitals on Wednesday night after their vehicle struck a Carrboro Police vehicle.

Police say two officers were assisting a disabled motorist on NC 54 when a Mercury Milan struck the rearmost cruiser.

The accident caused moderate damage to both vehicles and two passengers in the Mercury were transported for treatment of unspecified injuries, according to authorities.

No officer was in the vehicle that was struck at the time of the accident, but the officer’s service dog Titus was inside. Titus was uninjured.

Police say this incident shows the importance of following North Carolina’s Move Over Law, which requires motorists to move to a left lane, when available, to protect first responders and public service workers who are working near roadways.

There is no word from authorities at this time on any charges being filed against the driver of the Mercury. The State Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.