DUI driver arrested for injuring officer in crash during Eagles playoff game: police
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The Brief
Driver arrested for DUI, related offenses after crashing into patrol vehicle, injuring officer.
The crash happened Sunday night just outside the Linc as the Eagles played inside.
Video shows the aftermath of crash as the suspect is taken into custody.
PHILADELPHIA – Chaotic scenes during an Eagles game this past weekend left a Philadelphia officer injured and a New Jersey man charged for driving under the influence.
What we know
Police say 45-year-old Thomas Herrschaft was driving “carelessly” at an “unsafe speed” before reversing into a patrol vehicle on the 1000 block of Pattison Avenue.
The crash happened outside the Linc around 5 p.m. Sunday as the Eagles faced off against the L.A. Rams in a snowy playoff game.
An officer stationed at a nearby traffic post was injured, but released from a local hospital after treatment.
Herrschaft was taken into custody and charged with DUI, Accident Involving Death or Injury, Accidents-Damage, Driving Without a License.
What they’re saying
Pennsylvania State Police, who assisted at the scene, said the driver nearly hit several pedestrians while evading police during a pursuit.
After reversing into a patrol vehicle, he was surrounded by officers to “prevent further escape and danger to the public.”
Video shows the moment the driver was pulled from the driver’s side and placed under arrest.
The Source
Information from the article was provided by Philadelphia Police and Pennsylvania State Police.
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