Cop Car Hit By Suspected Drunk Driver

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Posted: 6:39 AM Jul 24, 2008
Last Updated: 3:21 PM Jul 24, 2008
Reporter: KKTV
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Police say one of their own was hit by a car while responding to a call for assistance Wednesday night.

Police say the officer was driving on East Platte when a car pulled out of a driveway and tried to cross all three lanes of traffic, hitting the cruiser on its passenger side.

The officer was treated for minor injuries and released from the hospital.

The driver was arrested and charged on suspicion of drunk driving. A police investigation is ongoing.

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Posted by: j man Location: c/s on Aug 2, 2008 at 11:12 AM
were was any responding units includeing dui enforcement to confirm that the suspect was drinking?

Posted by: Native Location: CS on Jul 24, 2008 at 04:13 PM
Jen, awesome! Now that's funny.

Posted by: JEN Location: CS on Jul 24, 2008 at 02:28 PM
Are you sure it wasnt the DA????

Posted by: Native Location: CS on Jul 24, 2008 at 11:32 AM
Did law enforcement respond to the accident, did the officer have to call it in or did the officer go to a sub station and file a report? Does the D.A.'S office acknowledge drunk drivers?

Posted by: JEN Location: CS on Jul 24, 2008 at 10:19 AM
Are you sure it wasnt the DA????

Posted by: Stephanie Location: Colorado Springs on Jul 24, 2008 at 10:09 AM
It could be Newsome himself lol!

Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 24, 2008 at 08:19 AM
let me guess - the DA will offer a plea bargain

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