Texas Police Officer Struck by Suspected Drunk Driver

An officer with the San Marcos (TX) Police Department was severely injured when she was struck by a vehicle on Saturday night.

Staff Writer
May 20, 2019

Officer Claudia Cormier was struck by an SUV Saturday night. She was severely injured. (Photo: San Marcos PD)Officer Claudia Cormier was struck by an SUV Saturday night. She was severely injured. (Photo: San Marcos PD)

An officer with the San Marcos (TC) Police Department was severely injured when she was struck by a vehicle on Saturday night.

According to the San Antonio Express, Officer Claudia Cormier was struck by an SUV driven by 58-year-old Neil Sheehan.

Officer Cormier was transported to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries. She is said to be facing several surgeries.

Sheehan was arrested by Texas Department of Public troopers on a charge of intoxication assault on a public servant, a second-degree felony, and failure to slow causing serious bodily injury.

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