Officer Injured in DUI Crash near Laurel Street and Center Street [Santa Cruz, CA]

Officer Hurt in Santa Cruz DUI Accident near Laurel Street and Center Street

 
SANTA CRUZ, CA (May 26, 2021) — An officer sustained injuries in a DUI crash near Laurel Street and Center Street over the weekend.
 
According to police, an officer on his way to the headquarters learned that a Toyota Tacoma struck a patrol vehicle. Upon arriving, authorities found a patrol vehicle with extensive damage and an officer with injuries.
 
Soon after, police arrested the Toyota Tacoma driver on suspicion of DUI. Meanwhile, paramedics tended to the injured victim, whose injuries remain unclear.
 
At this time, the driver remains incarcerated at the Santa Cruz County Jail. If anyone has additional insight on this crash, please contact the Santa Cruz Police Department.
 
Driving while impaired only puts you and others in danger. If you have had a few drinks, avoid driving a car. Instead, call a taxi driver or a friend to bring you home safely.

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