JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 A woman accused of driving drunk in Jacksonville on early Thursday morning crashed her pickup truck into a police car while an officer was inside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff\u2019s Office. <\/p>\n
Police said Cate Kitay, 29, hit the marked patrol SUV around 1:30 a.m. on I-10 heading west, just before Lane Avenue, adding that the SUV was parked while displaying flashing emergency lights.<\/p>\n
JSO added that the officer sustained minor injuries and is expected to fully recover, but that the incident could have easily ended tragically. <\/p>\n
A woman accused of driving drunk in Jacksonville on early Thursday morning crashed her pickup truck into a police car while an officer was inside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff\u2019s Office. (Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office)<\/p>\n
\u201cAn officer was inside that vehicle. Construction crews were working nearby. And a drunk driver plowed straight through a clearly marked lane closure with emergency lights flashing,\u201d JSO said. \u201cAll of this was completely preventable.\u201d<\/p>\n
When the crash occurred, police said the force of the crash pushed the truck into a nearby utility truck, which was unoccupied. <\/p>\n
No additional injuries were reported at the scene. Investigators are continuing their work to determine the full circumstances.<\/p>\n
Officials reiterated safety rules for drivers: slow down, move over for emergency vehicles and work zones, and avoid driving under the influence.<\/p>\n
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