Drunk driver hits officer with car on purpose: Round Lake police
Norberto Garcia-Acevedo (Round Lake Police)
CHICAGO - A Round Lake man was arrested after he allegedly crashed into a police officer's car on purpose while under the influence Wednesday afternoon.
Norberto Garcia-Acevedo, 27, was driving southbound on North Ceder Lake Road in a Chevrolet Trailblazer at about 4 p.m. when he abruptly swerved into the northbound lanes, striking a Round Lake squad car head-on, police say.
The police officer was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. The officer remains hospitalized.
Investigators say Garcia-Acevedo was intoxicated and intentionally targeted the police officer with his vehicle.
Garcia-Acevedo was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries, where he was treated and released into police custody.
He was charged with aggravated battery to a peace officer causing great bodily harm, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, and driving under the influence. Garcia-Acevedo was scheduled to appear in court Thursday.