El Cajon, CA – Motorcycle Officer Struck on I-8 by DUI Suspect

Posted on June 28, 2019 | Written By: iadminlaw

Motorcycle Officer Struck in El Cajon on I-8 by DUI Suspect

EL CAJON, CA (June 28, 2019) – A person suspected of driving under the influence on Thursday night in El Cajon struck and seriously injured a motorcycle officer with the California Highway Patrol. The June 27 incident occurred on I-8, on the freeway’s westbound side.

The time was roughly a little before 9:30 p.m.

Reports say the officer was helping a person in a vehicle that was stopped in an area close to Main Street. It is not clear from reports why the vehicle was stopped, or if it was disabled. A vehicle—described as a Chevrolet Camaro—hit the officer as he was leaving the site on his motorcycle.

Responders arrived and transported the officer to a hospital. According to reports, the injuries he suffered were described as serious. Neither his name, nor his current condition has been reported.

Authorities arrested the person who had been driving the Camaro on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI). The identity of the driver, including the person’s name, age, gender, and city of residence, has not been reported.

Investigators are continuing to examine the information and details related to the incident. No other details are known are this time.

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