BELLINGHAM, Wash. — On Friday, a deputy dove to safety at the Hannegan and Kelly intersection in North Bellingham when a drunk driver smashed into their patrol car.
The deputy was directing traffic while wearing a reflective vest when they noticed an oncoming semi-truck that was speeding toward them.
Despite the patrol car having its lights on, the semi-truck barely slowed down before crashing directly into its driver’s side door.
The deputy was able to jump out of the way just before the crash and landed in a nearby ditch.
Even though the deputy was only slightly hurt, the patrol car was seriously damaged.
The driver was arrested for DUI.