Piedmont driver arrested after intentionally crashing into police car
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PIEDMONT, Calif., - Police in Piedmont arrested a driver on Monday night who they say was driving under the influence and purposefully crashed into a police car.
According to police, multiple people called 911 to report the driver.
Officers say once they found the driver of the car they intentionally crashed into a police SUV.
Photos from the scene showed large scratches on the back end of the police SUV and dents on the back bumper.
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The driver then backed up their car onto a dirt berm and flipped their car.
Police say they safely rescued the driver.
The drivier was arrested for DUI and possession of Methamphetamine.