Two New York State Police automobiles had been struck by an alleged drunk driver whereas they had been investigating one other drunk driving incident.
In response to a launch from the New York State Police, on Saturday, Nov. 16 at roughly 12 a.m., two troopers had been struck by a 2004 grey Toyota RAV4 on the parkway in Babylon, New York.
The crash got here as the 2 troopers had been investigating a 2018 GMC Arcadia that struck a Division of Transportation gentle tower in a piece zone.
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A drunk driver, who was driving a gray Toyota RAV4, struck two New York State Police automobiles. (New York State Police)
Authorities stated that whereas they had been investigating the opposite incident, Jaikaran Ramrookum, 72, struck the patrol automobiles.
The primary automotive was launched into the second automotive, police stated.
Images from the state police confirmed the cruisers in addition to the SUV significantly broken following the crash.
Police stated that every one drivers had been taken to close by hospitals and handled for minor accidents. (New York State Police)
The troopers rushed to assistance from the civilians concerned within the accident, solely to comprehend after that they themselves had suffered some minor accidents.
“It was solely after their adrenaline started to subside that they acknowledged their very own accidents,” the discharge stated.
All events had been transported to native hospitals with non-life threatening accidents.
Jaikaran Ramrookum, 73, was working the 2004 grey Toyota RAV4 and was charged with Driving Beneath the Affect (Unclassified Misdemeanor). (New York State Police)
Ramrookum was charged with Driving Beneath the Affect (Unclassified Misdemeanor).
The New York State Police described the incident as “disappointing,” reminding drivers to not drive underneath the affect.
“This case is a severe and unlucky one. It’s disappointing when people make decisions that endanger the lives of others, particularly those that are working to enhance our roadways and shield the general public. This incident serves as a reminder to drivers to not solely drive sober however to pay attention to their environment, decelerate and transfer over,” the discharge stated.
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“It is very important keep in mind that impaired driving is a severe offense that’s 100% preventable with devastating penalties. It’s essential to make accountable decisions and keep away from driving underneath the affect of alcohol or medication,” it stated.
Fox Information Digital has reached out to the New York State Police for remark.