Crime & Safety
Driver Arrested After Crashing Into Patrol Car In Spotsylvania County: Police
A deputy suffered minor injuries after a car crash in Spotsylvania on Monday, police said. A driver faces DUI charges after the crash.
SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY, VA — A car crashed into a Spotsylvania County deputy's patrol car on Monday night, according to the sheriff's office. A driver faces DUI and reckless driving charges.
The crash occurred around 10 p.m. on Monday night. Before the crash, a deputy was in his patrol car at the intersection of Courthouse Road and Leavells Road.
The on-duty deputy was waiting for the traffic light to turn green when another a truck rammed into the back of his patrol car. Police said the truck, a Toyota Tacoma, was speeding before striking the deputy's car.
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In their investigation, deputies determined that the driver of the truck was impaired. Authorities identified the driver as 37-year-old Berganza Salazar. Salazar was charged with driving under the influence, driving with a revoked license, and reckless driving.
The deputy suffered minor injuries in the crash, police said. He received medical treatment at a nearby hospital and was released.
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