Officer Injured in Drunk Driving Accident

Police officers across the nation often put their lives on the line in the performance of their duties. These men and women are seen on the news participating in high-speed chases, arresting violent criminals, or conducting searches for people in remote or dangerous areas. However, these acts of heroism are only a very small fraction of what most officers do on a daily basis. It can be easy to forget that officers may also be at risk while doing much less glamorous tasks. One Georgia State Patrol officer became the victim of a drunk driving accident while he was on duty.

The accident occurred on Monday, Nov. 6, on Matt Highway where the officer was directing traffic. Authorities stated that the officer was hit by a car driven by a Forsyth County Water and Sewer Department employee. After the accident, the officer underwent surgery for his broken leg, and the driver was arrested.

Although the driver was not in a county truck at the time of the accident, he still resigned from his position the next day. It was discovered later that the driver was also a former county deputy. He is charged with DUI, reckless driving, and other charges.

Drunk driving accidents can occur anywhere, and involve anyone. Georgia residents who are victims of such accidents, or whose family members were the unfortunate victims of a fatal accident, may be entitled to compensation. An attorney can help clients to pursue recovery of compensation for medical costs, property damages, funeral costs, and or pain and suffering, as applicable.

Source: wsbtv.com, “Trooper hit by drunk driver while directing traffic, authorities say“, Berndt Petersen, Nov. 7, 2017