Howard Co. Officer Injured By Drunk Driver

ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) -- Montgomery County police are investigating after a Howard County officer was injured when his patrol car was struck by a driver who authorities believe was under the influence of alcohol at the time.

Police say Police Officer First Class Mike Marino responded to Route 29 near Old Columbia Road just before 4:30 a.m. on Sunday for a report that a Takoma Park officer had struck a deer. Police say while Marino was sitting in his patrol car with the emergency lights activated a driver authorities say they suspect was under the influence of alcohol and marijuana ran into the car.

Police say Marino was flown to Shock Trauma with non-life threatening injuries. The driver was transported by ambulance to Shock Trauma for treatment.

No charges have been filed.