KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The driver who seriously hurt a Kalamazoo public safety officer Saturday was driving while drunk, public safety officials say.
The crash happened at around 6 a.m. on July 9 on the 5000 block of Review Drive, according to the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety.
On Saturday July 9 around 6 a.m., a KDPS officer was involved in a serious motor accident on his way into work.
— KDPS (@KalPublicSafety) July 11, 2022
PSO Maher was struck by an intoxicated driver while driving into work. (1/2)
He was sent to the hospital with significant injuries. We are asking the community to keep PSO Maher and his family in your prayers as everyone navigates this difficult time ❤️ (2/2)
— KDPS (@KalPublicSafety) July 11, 2022
They say Officer Maher suffered significant injuries. The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office says that they beleive the driver hit Officer Maher while he was on his motorcycle.
The other driver was reportedly taken into custody and is being investigated for possible intoxication.
The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident. They say Officer Maher was riding a motorcycle when the crash occurred.
Deputies say they are waiting for a number of documents — including toxicology reports, medical records and search warrants — before the case can be filed with the prosecutor's office. The report is expected to be complete before August.
A GoFundMe page to help Officer Maher can be found here.
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