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