Two Austin Police Officers Hit By Suspected Drunk Driver

Austin TX

16 April, 2022

11:21 AM

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AUSTIN, TX — Two police officers were hit by a suspected drunk driver while on bike patrol in downtown Austin early Saturday morning, the Austin Police Association confirmed on Facebook. The crash happened just before 3 a.m. at East 7th and Red River streets, CBS Austin reported. Both officers were taken to the hospital with severe but non-life-threatening injuries. The woman was arrested and is expected to face charges, CBS reported. The names of the officers were not released.