Monday, June 24, 2013

Accused Drunk Driver Slams into Police Cruiser after Running a Red Light

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. -- A man is now facing his second DUI offense after he rammed his van into a police car.

Officers with the Huntington Police Department say Derrick Turley ran a red light and slammed into the police car at the intersection of 5th Avenue and 20th street.

Both cars were extremely damaged.

The officer and a passenger were taken to the hospital.

Both have been released and are expected to be ok.

Turley has been charged with a 2nd offense DUI and driving on a suspended license.