Suspected drunk drivers to blame in two separate crashes with RPD

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Patrol Car Hit by Drunk Driver

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ROCHESTER, N.Y. – On Sunday at 6:35 p.m. a Rochester Police car with two officers inside was driving eastbound on Jay Street. As they approached the intersection of Jay and Walnut streets they were hit by a car speeding southbound on Walnut Street.

The car failed to stop at the posted stop sign. A third car that was also traveling on Jay Street was hit at the same time. All three cars had extensive damage.

The driver of the striking car, a 22-year-old man from the city, was charged with DWI. Both officers are being evaluated, and their injuries are not life-threatening. Everyone in the other cars, including the charged driver, is being evaluated for injuries that are not life-threatening.

This comes within 24 hours of a suspected drunk driver hitting a police car on Lyell Avenue.