Police officer struck while directing traffic

ABC6 News

By: News Staff

news@abc6.com 

A Warwick police officer was struck by a drunk driver late Saturday night.

64-year-old Thomas Horne of Warwick was driving under the influence when he hit the officer who was directing traffic, due to a power outage, in the area of Warwick Avenue and Sandy Lane.

The officer was transported to Rhode Island Hospital where he was treated and later released.

Horne was charged with Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test and Driving Under the Influence (BAC Unknown).

Officials are asking anyone with information related to the accident to contact the Warwick Police Department Traffic Division at (401)468-4344.

Please contact either Captain Connor or Sgt. John Kelly.

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