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2 Detroit Officers Injured After Suspected Drunk Driver Runs Red Light

DETROIT (WWJ) - Two Detroit Police officers are recovering after being struck by a suspected drunk driver who ran a red light.

Investigators say a Dodge Magnum blew through a red light at Schoenherr and Eastburn around 9 p.m. Thursday and crashed into a DPD scout car.

The two officers were both taken to the hospital after being bumped around. They are in stable condition.

The driver, a 31-year-old man, was taken into custody at the scene.

Officials say alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash, which remains under investigation.

Stay with WWJ Newsradio 950 and CBSDetroit.com for the latest. 

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