DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. -- A DeKalb County Police officer was hurt after his cruiser was clipped by an alleged drunk driver on I-285 on Tuesday.
Investigators said the officer was in his car while operating a laser near Memorial Drive. A Trailblazer trying to take the exit veered into the cruiser.
The officer was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital and is expected to be OK. The driver of the Trailblazer was also taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
The interstate was closed as authorities investigated.
DeKalb County Police said charges are pending against the driver for improper lane change, driving within a gore and driving under the influence.
