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Police: Officer Injured After DUI Driver Strikes Patrol Car In West Philadelphia

/ CBS Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A police officer was injured after being struck by an alleged DUI driver overnight in West Philadelphia.

Police say a car-rear ended a police cruiser at 52nd and Market Streets around 2 a.m. Sunday.

The 45-year-old police officer was taken to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in stable condition.

Police say the 39-year-old woman who was driving the striking vehicle was arrested for DUI and related charges.

First published on January 25, 2015 / 7:06 AM EST

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