FREDERICK, Md. (WJZ) -- A Frederick Police cruiser was struck by an alleged drunk driver on Friday night.

According to police, an officer was traveling in the unit block of Hillcrest Drive around 11:06 p.m. in his marked police car when he was struck by a Ford Mustang.

The driver of the Mustang, Alfredo Antonio Guzman Barrera, did not stop and attempted to flee the area.

A chase ensued and eventually Guzman Barrera was forced to stop when he reached a dead end in a shopping center parking lot.

Guzman Barrera, 26, was charged with:

• Driving under the influence of alcohol
• Attempt to elude by failing to stop
• Fail to stop after property damage accident

The officer was not injured.

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