Police: Firebaugh motorcycle officer hit, seriously injured by alleged DUI driver

Monday, September 16, 2019
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A Firebaugh Police Department motorcycle officer was seriously injured when he was hit by an alleged drunk driver.

It happened Sunday night on northbound Highway 33 near Douglas avenue.
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Investigators say 27-year-old Jose Morales Gutierrez of Mendota was speeding and rear-ended the officer's motor unit.

Officer Rodolfo Tabares suffered injuries to both his forearms and lower extremities, but doctors say he is expected to make a full recovery.
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Gutierrez was arrested and booked in the Fresno County jail on suspicion of DUI causing injuries.
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