Texas Officer Recovering After Being Struck By Suspected DUI Driver

An officer with the Boerne (TX) Police Department is recovering from injuries sustained when she was struck by a suspected drunk driver while directing traffic at a Friday night high school football game.

According to MySA.com , Officer Michele Van Stavern—a school resource officer who works at another facility in the school district during the day—was badly injured when she was struck by a pickup truck driven by 35-year-old Andrew Harris.

Van Stavern suffered lacerations to her left arm and head, a fractured wrist, and several broken ribs.

She was transported to a nearby hospital where she was treated and is now listed in stable condition.

Harris—who stopped after he struck Van Stavern—was arrested by DPS troopers and charged with intoxication assault.