Richardson Police SUV Smashed By Suspected Drunk Driver, Officers Not Hurt
RICHARDSON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - A Richardson Police officer was fortunate not to be inside a police SUV when it was struck from behind late Saturday night by an alleged drunk driver.
The crash happened around 11:40 p.m. in the 300 block of S. Central Expressway in the southbound lanes.
Police said officers were helping a stranded driver with a flat tire at the time.
Police said Dennis Humberto Rodriguez, 18, is charged with DWI and drug possession.
Richardson Police tweeted Monday, "Ofcrs avoid injury late Sat. night (03/16), suspected drunk driver crashed into their patrol vehicle on US75. Ofcrs were assisting a disabled vehicle. Thankfully officers not inside the vehicle. Suspect arrested, charged with DWI and Poss of Marijuana. #DontDrinkAndDrive"
Ofcrs avoid injury late Sat. night (03/16), suspected drunk driver crashed into their patrol vehicle on US75. Ofcrs were assisting a disabled vehicle. Thankfully officers not inside the vehicle. Suspect arrested, charged with DWI and Poss of Marijuana. #DontDrinkAndDrive pic.twitter.com/yspksh265o
— Richardson Police (@RichardsonTX_PD) March 18, 2019