Earlier this week, a police officer was injured in a crash involving a suspected drunk driver on Interstate 15. According to ABC San Diego News Channel 10, the incident happened at about 1:00 a.m. on Monday. Apparently, the police officer’s patrol car was pulled over along the side of I-15 near Friars Road when the collision happened. The officer was assisting a disabled motorist and a tow truck when a Land Rover struck the back of the patrol car.  

The officer was reportedly transported to a local hospital for treatment of injuries. Thankfully, the injuries were not described as life threatening on the scene. The driver of the Land Rover was arrested on suspicion of DUI.