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Police officer hurt after suspected DUI driver crashes into Colorado patrol vehicle

Updated on: December 31, 2024 / 10:40 AM MST / CBS Colorado

Commerce City police officer hurt in crash with suspected DUI driver

A Commerce City police officer was hurt in a crash when a suspected DUI driver slammed into the back of the patrol vehicle. The crash happened just after midnight Tuesday northwest of Denver on I-270 west of Vasquez.

According to investigators, one officer was inside the SUV at the time of the crash and rushed to the hospital. That officer suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries.

A Commerce City police officer was injured when a suspected DUI driver crashed into the back of the patrol vehicle. Commerce City Police

The driver of the other vehicle was also taken to the hospital and then taken into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence. The Colorado State Patrol is investigating the crash.

The Commerce City Police Department used the crash as a reminder to stop drinking and driving.

Jennifer McRae

Jennifer McRae is a digital media producer for CBS Colorado with more than 25 years of experience in news. Jennifer is part of the digital team recognized for excellence for Best Website several times by the Colorado Broadcasters Association.

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