FRESNO, CA : officer involved in crash with suspected DUI driver on Monday, 5th June 2023

A CHP officer was taken to the hospital after being hit by a suspected DUI driver in central Fresno.

The crash happened around 7 pm Monday at the intersection of McKinley Avenue and Fresno Street.

Police say they were following a stolen vehicle and the CHP officer was assisting in that investigation.

As the CHP officer went through the intersection, a driver hit the back of the patrol car, causing it to spin and crash into the street pole.

Fresno officers discovered the driver involved had a suspended license and was suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol.

Police explained why the driver was not arrested.



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