ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Two Albuquerque police officers were injured when a speeding vehicle rear-ended their police cruiser in a parking lot.
The crash occurred early Monday as both officers were assisting another officer who was trying to make a traffic stop of a stolen vehicle.
Authorities say the driver who crashed into the police vehicle had multiple drunken-driving arrests and was believed to have been under the influence of alcohol.
Police say the suspect was driving through city streets at 70 mph.
They say 42-year-old Gerald Martinez has been booked into jail on suspicion of aggravated DWI.
His bond is set at $25,000. It’s unclear if Martinez has a lawyer yet.
Police say the two injured officers were treated and released from University of New Mexico Hospital.
Martinez wasn’t injured.
Please read our comment policy before commenting.