Joseph Clemens, a 22-year-old from Winthrop, faces charges after a head-on collision with a police cruiser. He is accused of driving under the influence, speeding, and having open alcohol containers in his vehicle, according to Winthrop Police Chief John Goodwin and WCVB.
The incident took place at 5:44 p.m. on Wednesday on Veteran's Road when Clemens, driving a Ram 1500 truck, crossed the center line and collided with a cruiser. Clemens was checked by EMTs at the scene and did not require hospitalization. The police officer was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, as reported by NBC Boston.
Clemens is facing charges of negligent driving and a marked lanes violation after a collision that damaged both a pickup truck and a police cruiser. The case will be heard in East Boston District Court, as stated by NBC Boston.
