On Friday night, Richfield Police responded to a call that a female driving on I-77 was threatening to harm herself, according to authorities.
The woman was spotted and pulled over on I-271 near the State Route 303 exit by a Richfield Police Officer.
Upon exiting her vehicle, the woman doused herself in what appeared to be a flammable liquid. The officer attempted to stop the woman, who had a lighter, and proceeded to ignite herself. The officer immediately put the flames out and called Richfield EMS. Both the woman and the officer were taken to the nearest hospital for burn-related injuries, said police.The woman's name has not been released. The investigation is ongoing
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