The officer was taken to the hospital with serious injuries while the driver was arrested on suspicion of being impaired, Tucson police say.
Jamie Donnelly A Tucson Police officer was injured early Thursday morning after he was struck by a vehicle, officials say.
“The officer's family and his TPD family share their sincere gratitude to the officers on scene, who provided immediate aid, the Tucson Fire Department, staff at Banner UMC, and the Tucson community for the care and support the officer has received,” the department said in a news release. “The officer is in stable condition at this time - we wish him a quick and full recovery.”
Jamie Donnelly covers breaking news for the Arizona Daily Star. Contact her via e-mail at [email protected]
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