A drunk driver struck a police cruiser in Norwalk and injured an officer during a hit-and-run on Friday night, according to police.
Police said the officer was driving in the 200 block of Main Street around 11:45 p.m. when their cruiser was hit by a Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Investigators said after the crash, the Jeep fled the scene. It had heavy damage and became disabled near the crash. The driver was found shortly after.
According to police, the officer that was inside of the cruiser was taken to Norwalk Hospital. The officer's injuries are described as non-life threatening.
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Authorities believe the 55-year-old man driving the Jeep hit another vehicle in the 100 block of Main Street before hitting the police cruiser. The driver of the vehicle that was hit was not injured.
He was arrested and is facing charges including driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, evading responsibility resulting in serious physical injury, evading responsibility resulting in property damage and failure to maintain lane. His bond has been set at $25,000 and he is due in court on September 6.
