Suspected Drunk Driver Sideswipes Ambulance, Cop Car: Police

MAPLEWOOD, MN — No injuries were reported after an SUV crashed into two Maplewood city vehicles early Monday. The Minnesota State Patrol says the driver of the SUV was under the influence of alcohol.

A Maplewood ambulance and police squad were both traveling northbound on Highway 120. Authorities say the SUV — going southbound on Highway 120 — drove into the northbound lanes just before 2:30 a.m.

The ambulance swerved to the right shoulder to avoid the SUV but was sideswiped. The squad also swerved but was sideswiped by the SUV as well, according to police.

The SUV became disabled in the middle of the roadway, blocking both northbound and southbound lanes. Authorities say the SUV was severely damaged.

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