HPD officer injured after suspected drunk driver slams into squad car in north Houston

By ABC13
HOUSTON

It happened last night on North Shepherd at Thornton last night.

Authorities say a woman failed to yield and hit the officer's car, sending it into a utility pole. We're told the woman was arrested on DUI charges.

The officer was taken to a hospital and is expected to be OK.

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