Police said the driver of a green SUV was arrested for driving while impaired.
Author: Megan Allman (WFMY News 2 Digital)
Published: 12:59 PM EDT May 17, 2021
Updated: 1:19 PM EDT May 17, 2021
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Winston-Salem police arrested a man accused of hitting an officer’s patrol car and leaving the scene Sunday night, according to a release.
Police responded to the crash involving Corporal James Pleasant’s patrol car and a green SUV at Peters Creek Parkway and Silas Creek Parkway. Investigators said Officer Pleasant was making a left turn in the intersection when he was hit by an SUV that ran a red light. The driver of the SUV took off toward I-40, officials said.