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Edinburg officer struck by suspected drunk driver out of hospital; driver to be arraigned

Edinburg officer struck by suspected drunk driver out of hospital; driver to be arraigned
2 hours 15 minutes 6 seconds ago Wednesday, October 02 2024 Oct 2, 2024 October 02, 2024 11:06 AM October 02, 2024 in News - Local

An Edinburg police officer is out of the hospital after a suspected drunk driver crashed into his patrol unit on Sunday.

Officer Juan Hernandez suffered broken ribs and a fractured wrist.

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The crash occurred at the intersection of 24th Avenue and Chapin Street when his patrol unit was struck on the driver's side by a Ford F-150.

A city of Edinburg spokesperson said the 30-year-old suspect, from Alamo, is scheduled to be arraigned at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. They are facing intoxication assault charges.

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