CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A Charleston police officer was injured Monday afternoon when his cruiser was struck by an alleged drunk driver.
CPD said it happened at about 1 p.m. near the Greenbrier Street exit of I-77.
Police said David Buddin, 61, of Charleston, was driving his car southbound when struck the parked cruiser with its emergency lights on. The officer had stopped another motorist and was in his cruiser when the collision occurred.
CPD said the officer suffered minor injuries and is expected to be okay.
Buddin and a passenger in his vehicle also suffered minor injuries.. Buddin will be charged with DUI causing injury when he’s released from the hospital.