JSO: 2 parked police cruisers hit by drunk driver on Westside

Crash happened less than a minute after officers parked, police say

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Less than a minute after officers parked and exited their vehicles, a drunk driver crashed into their police cruisers Thursday evening on the Westside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.

It happened near the intersection of Blanding Boulevard and Palmer Avenue in front of the Blanding Billiards Bar.

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Investigators said the driver who caused the collision was arrested and charged with DUI. He was not immediately identified.

No police officers were hurt, JSO said.


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