Alleged DUI driver hits Fresno Police officer

Friday, April 22, 2016
Alleged DUI driver hits Fresno Police officer
A Fresno Police Officer is recovering, after being involved in a crash early this morning.

FRESNO, Calif. -- A Fresno Police Officer is recovering, after being involved in a crash early this morning.

The driver of the other car took a breathalyzer test on scene. He is expected to be arrested for suspicion of DUI.

The crash unfolded in Downtown Fresno around 2 a.m. on Friday. Police say the man driving a Chrysler struck the passenger side of the patrol car. The collision took off the front bumper of the Chrysler.

The officer was taken to the hospital, after complaining about pain to his ribcage.