Police Cruiser Struck By Alleged Drunk Driver In Frederick
FREDERICK, Md. (WJZ) -- A Frederick Police cruiser was struck by an alleged drunk driver on Friday night.
According to police, an officer was traveling in the unit block of Hillcrest Drive around 11:06 p.m. in his marked police car when he was struck by a Ford Mustang.
The driver of the Mustang, Alfredo Antonio Guzman Barrera, did not stop and attempted to flee the area.
A chase ensued and eventually Guzman Barrera was forced to stop when he reached a dead end in a shopping center parking lot.
Guzman Barrera, 26, was charged with:
- Driving under the influence of alcohol
- Attempt to elude by failing to stop
- Fail to stop after property damage accident
The officer was not injured.
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