WINTHROP, Mass. — A 22-year-old man is facing OUI charges after allegedly crashing into a police cruiser in Winthrop Wednesday night.
A police officer was driving on Veteran’s Road around 5:44 p.m. when he was stuck head-on by a Ram 1500 pickup truck, according to Winthrop police.
Police say the pick-up driver, Joseph Clemems, had completely crossed over into the wrong side of the road.
The officer driving the cruiser was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of injuries believed to be non-life-threatening.
Clemens was evaluated by EMS at the scene but suffered no injuries. Investigators determined that the Winthrop man was intoxicated, police say.
Clemens is facing charges of operating under the influence of liquor, a marked lanes violation, speeding, negligent operation of a motor vehicle and possession of open containers of alcohol in a motor vehicle
He will be arraigned in East Boston District Court on Thursday, Jan. 23.
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