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Suspected drunk driver crashes into Pierce County deputy’s car, deputy injured

Apr 6, 2018, 6:36 AM | Updated: 12:53 pm

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A deputy was injured when a suspected drunk driver crashed into her patrol vehicle. (Pierce County Sheriff's Office)

(Pierce County Sheriff's Office)

A Pierce County sheriff’s deputy was injured when a suspected drunk driver crashed into the deputy’s vehicle in Parkland Thursday night.

The crash occurred just after 9:45 p.m. near 125th Street South and Pacific Avenue South.

Though the deputy was originally said to have suffered minor injuries, she will remain in the hospital for a “couple days.”

The Tacoma News Tribune reports the deputy’s patrol car rolled down an embankment after it was hit.

The 25-year-old driver was taken into custody.

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