Suspected Impaired Driver Hits Mesa Police Officer’s Vehicle
Early Monday morning, a Mesa Police officer’s vehicle was hit by a suspected impaired driver near Dobson Road and University Drive. Fortunately, the officer was not injured in the incident.
Details of the Incident
The crash took place just after 1:30 a.m. when the Mesa police patrol car was traveling west on University Drive. The other vehicle approached at high speed, attempting to pass the patrol car using the left-hand turn lane. In the process, it hit the back of the patrol vehicle and veered off course, eventually colliding with a City of Mesa light pole and a pile of decorative boulders.
The driver of the car was taken to the hospital for evaluation, while the officer emerged unscathed.
This story is still developing, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. Stay tuned to 12News for the latest updates.
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