In an incident on Friday night, a person under the influence of alcohol crashed into a San Rafael police car in the area of Mill Street near Medway Road.
According to the police department, the driver was pulling out of their parking spot when they sideswiped the police car passing by.
Following the collision, the driver admitted to consuming alcohol prior to the accident and was subsequently arrested by the San Rafael police. The driver was uninjured in the crash.
The police officer involved in the incident was also unharmed. However, the collision resulted in significant damage to the police car, which will now be out of service until repairs are completed.
Such incidents highlight the dangers of driving under the influence, emphasizing the need for continued public awareness and law enforcement efforts to prevent such risky behavior.