Two New York State Police cruisers were struck by an alleged drunk driver while the officers were investigating an incident, police said.
Two New York State Police vehicles were struck by an alleged drunk driver while they were investigating another drunk driving incident. According to a release from the New York State Police, on Saturday, Nov. 16 at approximately 12 a.m., two troopers were struck by a 2004 gray Toyota RAV4 on the parkway in Babylon, New York. The crash came as the two troopers were investigating a 2018 GMC Arcadia that struck a Department of Transportation light tower in a work zone.
Authorities said that while they were investigating the other incident, Jaikaran Ramrookum, 72, struck the patrol vehicles. The first car was launched into the second car, police said. Photos from the state police showed the cruisers as well as the SUV seriously damaged following the crash. The troopers rushed to the aid of the civilians involved in the accident, only to realize after that they themselves had suffered some minor injuries.
All parties were transported to local hospitals with non-life threatening injuries. Ramrookum was charged with Driving Under the Influence . The New York State Police described the incident as 'disappointing,' reminding drivers to not drive under the influence. 'This situation is a serious and unfortunate one. It is disappointing when individuals make choices that endanger the lives of others, especially those who are working to improve our roadways and protect the public.
It is important to remember that impaired driving is a serious offense that is 100% preventable with devastating consequences. It is crucial to make responsible choices and avoid driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs,' it said. Fox News Digital has reached out to the New York State Police for comment.
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