In Santa Cruz, California, a park ranger was hit by a driver who is suspected to have been DUI.
Police officers regularly put themselves in the line of traffic and have to depend on drivers to be aware and sober. While they are trained to anticipate certain moves that vehicles may make, it is almost impossible to predict what somebody impaired by alcohol or drugs will do.
State Parks ranger hit by suspected DUI driver - San Jose Mercury News: “"It's a sobering reminder of how dangerous it can be for all peace officers, specifically on big holiday weekends," Lingenfelter said. "We're always on heightened alert when doing the duty of putting up measures to keep the public safe but it's difficult to guard against someone driving a car under the influence."”
Under California DUI law, the driver could face charges ranging from DUI and reckless driving to assault.
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