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Video shows cop narrowly avoid drunk driver

The drunk driver nearly struck the officer and another citizen’s vehicle

By Police1 Staff

BRIDGEPORT, Texas — Dash cam video shows a wrong-way drunk driver almost strike an officer and another car during a traffic stop.

Cpl. Taylor stopped a car on July 7 for a minor traffic violation, the department wrote on Facebook. While talking to the driver, Taylor noticed a car heading straight for him.

Video shows Taylor move out of the way as the wrong-way driver narrowly misses the officer and the other citizen’s car. Luckily, no one was injured in the incident.

https://www.facebook.com/bridgeportpolice/videos/1722080917820106/

Taylor released the driver he initially pulled over and pursued the suspect. The wrong-way driver was under the influence of alcohol and was arrested on multiple charges.