Early Wednesday morning, a Phoenix Police officer found themselves on the receiving end of a car crash when a suspected impaired driver, later identified as Cierra Richards-Chavez, 30, slammed into the officer's cruiser from behind. The incident occurred near the 7th Avenue and Watkins Street intersection, reported FOX 10 Phoenix. The officer, at the time, was in the process of transporting a female suspect to jail.
Following the collision, both the officer and the woman in custody were taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure. While stopped at a red light, the officer's car was rear-ended, which suggests potential impairment of the other driver involved. The DUI suspect was later released after being issued a citation, as per details provided by AZ Family.
The details of the crash and the ensuing legal proceedings are still unfolding. However, authorities have confirmed that the police officer did not sustain any serious injuries from the incident. The condition of the female suspect who was in the process of being transported has not been publicly disclosed beyond the initial hospital visit for caution.
The public remains attentive for further updates as the situation around Cierra Richards-Chavez's case develops. Both sources note that the event transpired in the early morning hours just before 2:30 a.m., but additional information about the circumstances leading up to the crash has yet to be made available.
