Public Safety Officer Hit by Drunk Driver

In Phoenix, a Department of Public Safety Officer was recently hit by a person driving under the influence.  Reports indicate that the officer was hit head-on by the drunk driver and is currently recovering from his injuries.  The accident occurred on the Loop 101 around 2 AM on Wednesday. 

Officers say that the drunk driver, 31 year old Michael Chicharello, was driving the wrong way when he hit the DPS officer.  Chicharello would not stop driving, even when the officer turned on his sirens and lights. 

After driving away from the scene of the accident, police were able to find Chicharello at a nearby store.  They had him take a breath tests and his blood alcohol level was reported as being three times the state's legal limit of 0.08%. 

The officer was taken to a nearby hospital where he was treated for facial injuries and injuries to his upper body.

If you have been charged with DUI in Phoenix, you should talk with a Phoenix DUI attorney.  Contact the Knowles Law Firm today!