DETROIT (WWJ) -- Two Michigan State Police troopers were hospitalized after their car was struck by a drunk driver in Detroit.
While investigating a crash on Southfield Freeway around 12:20 Friday morning, the officers were in their car when they were struck from behind by a Jeep Grand Wagoner.
MSP believes the driver the 38-year-old driver from Oak Park was intoxicated.
Officers conducted a search of the Jeep and located a pistol.
The driver was arrested and is currently in custody.
The two troopers were transported to a local hospital, where one had a possible concussion and the other sustained a lower-back injury.
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Authorities said the officers were treated and later released from the hospital.
The investigation continues, as the incident pends further evaluation and formal charges.
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