URGENT UPDATE: A police sergeant in Antioch is recovering after being injured in a crash involving a suspected DUI driver early Friday morning. The incident occurred just before 2 a.m. at the intersection of A Street and W. 10th Street, sending both the sergeant and the driver to the hospital.
Officials report that the 31-year-old driver collided with the police vehicle while speeding. Antioch police were already on-site due to a previous accident that occurred around 1 a.m., providing traffic control as they investigated the earlier crash.
According to Lt. Joe Njoroge, the driver has been arrested on suspicion of DUI. Both the sergeant and the driver have since been released from the hospital and are expected to make a full recovery.
The Antioch Police Department confirmed that emergency personnel from the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District were on hand to assist in the aftermath of the collision. Officers helped extract both the sergeant and the driver from their vehicles following the crash.
As investigations continue, authorities urge drivers to remain cautious and avoid impaired driving to prevent such dangerous incidents in the future. This situation highlights the urgent need for continued awareness around road safety and responsible driving.
Stay tuned for further updates as this developing story unfolds.
