Video: Nevada Trooper Injured After Drunk Driver Hits Cruiser

Feb. 20, 2019
A Nevada Highway Patrol trooper was injured after he was hit by debris when a driver struck his cruiser as he stood outside of it Saturday morning.

A Nevada Highway Patrol trooper was injured after he was hit by debris when a driver struck his cruiser as he stood outside of it Saturday morning.

The trooper was conducting a traffic stop in Las Vegas when a suspected drunk driver driver slammed into the patrol car, pushing it into the pulled over vehicle, according to a news release.

The impact sent debris flying, striking the trooper.

Officials said that the trooper is expected to be fine and is in good spirits.

The driver was charged with DUI and Reckless Driving.

The Nevada Highway Patrol on Tuesday released dashboard camera video of the incident.

"This video serves as a reminder of just how dangerous it is for Troopers while working on the freeway," officials said in a statement. "Please remember to Slow Down and Move Over, it not only gives us room to work it’s also the law and also always drive sober."

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