A 19-year-old driver was arrested for driving under the influence after hitting the back of Colorado Springs police car on Saturday.
CSPD Arrests 19-Year-Old Driver for DUI
19-year-old driver Esteban Marcelino crashed into the back of a police car after trying to back his truck out of a parking lot. He tried to flee and left the area after the accident, but the authorities were able to arrest him after performing a traffic stop.
The Colorado Springs Police Department reported to Fox News that they were conducting a crime pattern prevention when the 19-year-old hit the car.
Thankfully, no one was injured in the accident, and there was only minor damage to the police car’s rear bumper sustained from Marcelino’s negligence.
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Other DUI Cases in Colorado
Aside from the 19-year-old driver, some other Colorado drivers were arrested after hitting police cars in a tragic accident while driving under alcohol.
A driver named Alexander Thomas was arrested for Vehicular Assault DUI after hitting a police car, while another driver, Cole Sherod, was arrested for suspicions of DUI and other traffic offenses when he crashed into a police car, which caused serious injuries to two officers.
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