Watch: Trooper performing traffic stop runs for cover after impaired driver rams into patrol car
Trooper runs for cover as impaired driver rams patrol car
An impaired driver nearly hit a highway patrol trooper performing a traffic stop in Kansas, footage released on June 1 shows. (Credit: Kansas Highway Patrol via Storyful)
A Kansas Highway Patrol trooper had a close call after an impaired driver crashed into the back of his patrol car.
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Video captured on dashcam showed the deputy performing a traffic stop when he looks up and hurriedly gets out of the way.
The cruiser is seen jolting forward and then another vehicle slowly rolls into view.
The driver of the vehicle that crashed into the back of the cruiser was later found to be in possession of drugs and under the influence.
FILE - Still image taken from vide shows a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper running for cover after an impaired driver rammed into the back of his patrol car. (Credit: Kansas Highway Patrol via Storyful)
What they're saying:
"Thankfully, no one was injured, and the impaired driver was taken off the road," KHP said. "Our troopers are out every day keeping Kansas roadways safe. One simple decision to move over could save a life."
The Source: Information for this article was taken from a video shared on the Kansas Highway Patrol Facebook account and Storyful. This story was reported from San Jose.