GLADSTONE, Ore. -- Authorities say an Oregon police officer is recovering from minor injuries after his patrol car was struck by a suspected drunken driver.
KATU-TV reports a Gladstone police officer was conducting a traffic stop on New Year's Eve when another vehicle slammed into the back of the officer's vehicle.
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Police say the driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of intoxicants.
The officer plans to return to duty Tuesday.
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Oregon State Police is investigating the crash.
Gladstone is about 10 miles (16 kilometers) south of Portland.