LARGO, Fla. — A Largo police officer is lucky to be alive after a terrifying crash along US-19.
The officer was wrapping up a traffic stop when a driver plowed into his patrol car. As the officer walked back toward his cruiser, dash camera video showed an F-250 slam into the backside.
"Thankfully, the officer was not injured, however, the patrol car and truck were severely damaged," the Largo Police Department wrote in a Facebook post explaining the situation.
Investigators say Hilario Gonzalez Perez was driving the truck at the time of the crash, which happened Monday night. Police say his blood-alcohol level was .16. He was arrested and charged with DUI.
"This is a reminder to designate a sober driver or use a ride-sharing service," police said.