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2 NJ cops hurt when cruiser is struck by drunk driver

Both officers were in their squad when the vehicle struck, causing extensive damage

The Philadelphia Inquirer

CAMDEN, N.J. —Two New Jersey state troopers were taken to a hospital after an allegedly drunken driver struck their cruiser while they were at an accident scene on I-676 in Camden on Saturday morning.

The troopers, from the Belmar barracks, were investigating the accident about 3 a.m. and had stopped their car in the road when another car struck theirs from behind, police said.

Both troopers were in the car, which sustained extensive damage, police said.

The troopers complained of pain and were taken to Cooper University Hospital, where they were treated and released, police said.

Marlowe Valentine, 38, of Philadelphia, was arrested on DWI charges. Police also charged him with possession of marijuana.