UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP) — Police in Prince George’s County say a police officer has been charged with driving under the influence after he crashed his cruiser in a single-car accident.

Police say the accident happened at just after 5 a.m. Saturday. Police Officer Daniel Gonzalez was off duty when he crashed at the intersection of Route 1 and Tanglewood Drive.

Gonzalez was charged and released. He is a six-year veteran of the force. Authorities are investigating.

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