(CBS DETROIT) – A Michigan State Police vehicle was hit by an intoxicated driver while policing a traffic stop on Southfield Freeway, according to officials.
MSP vehicle after being hit by an intoxicated driver on Southfield Freeway. | Credit: Michigan State Police
On April 22, at about 12:20 a.m., Michigan State troopers were southbound on Southfield Freeway, north of I-96, policing a traffic crash in the right lane, when a driver in a Jeep Grand Wagoneer crashed into his vehicle.
Officials say the 38-year-old driver from Oak Park was intoxicated at the time of the crash.
While the vehicle was being searched, a pistol was found.
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Both troopers were transported to a local hospital. One trooper had a possible concussion and the other trooper sustained lower back injury.
The troopers were treated and released from the hospital.
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