A Suffolk County, New York police officer was responding to a call over the weekend when his patrol car was hit by a suspected drunk driver. The officer was responding to a call to assist another officer just after 4:00am Sunday when he was hit by a 2007 Dodge Magnum at an intersection.

The 23-year-old driver of the Magnum was arrested on a DWI charge. He also has an open date for another drunken driving incident he was arrested for on January 4^th. The veteran officer killed in the crash had been on the force for 22 years.

Drunk driving kills and injures thousands of people a year in the US. The victims of these accidents often have devastating and life-altering injuries. They may be able to collect compensation for medical bills and other economic factors. The families of those who have been killed may be able to file a wrongful death suit against the drunk driver.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an auto accident, please contact an experienced injury lawyer in your area.