Sandy Springs officer in hospital after suspected DUI driver hits his car

SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. — A Sandy Springs police officer was injured when his patrol vehicle was hit by a suspected DUI driver as he was conducting a traffic stop.

The accident happened just before 1 a.m. Saturday. The officer was inside his car with his emergency lights activated on the right shoulder when a car plowed in to his car.

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The officer is still hospitalized. His condition and identity have not been released.

The driver was identified as Khouri Smith, 24. He was charged with DUI, violation of the move-over law, open container and reckless driving.

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