Officer Hurt in Dallas Crash at Skillman Street and East Lovers Lane

Dallas, Texas (January 28, 2018) – An officer sustained injuries in a collision with a suspected intoxicated driver Friday night in Dallas, according to a police report.
The incident took place at around 8:25 p.m. Friday, January 25, at Skillman Street and East Lovers Lane in Dallas.
According to the police, the driver of a 2014 Hyundai Sonata ran a red traffic light at the intersection and struck the Dallas police officer’s car and an SUV.
The officer sustained minor injuries and was transported to Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital for treatment, police said.
No other injuries were reported in the crash.
Officials said the diver of the Sonata was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, as per the report.
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