Police car struck by alleged DUI driver in Santa Fe Springs

SANTA FE SPRINGS — A Whittier Police Department officer has been hospitalized with minor injuries after his vehicle was struck by an alleged drunken driver early Saturday in Santa Fe Springs, officials said.
The 12:40 a.m. occurred in the intersection of Florence Avenue and Orr and Day Road, California Highway Patrol Officer Monica Posada said.
It was initially believed to have been caused by a woman who ran a red light in a Ford Focus, striking the patrol car, CHP Officer Francisco Villalobos said.
The eastbound Whittier cruiser on Florence was struck by a southbound Ford Focus in the intersection, Posada said. The impact then pushed the cruiser into a collision with another vehicle.
The drivers of all three vehicles were transported to hospitals, Posada said.
The officers injuries appeared to be minor, amounting to bumps and bruises, Whittier Police Sgt. Jason Zhulke said. No significant injuries were reported to the occupants of the third vehicle that the police car was pushed into.
The alleged DUI driver suffered more serious injuries, including a broken leg. She was arrested at a hospital, where she was being treated. Her identity was not available.

– Staff and wire report

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