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THP trooper's cruiser hit by drunk driver

Posted at 5:40 PM, Jan 17, 2019
and last updated 2019-01-17 18:41:22-05

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A state trooper was hurt when a drunk driver's vehicle slammed into his SUV.

Tennessee Highway Patrol officials say Trooper Vincent Turocy was clocking drivers on Briley Parkway Thursday morning on SR 155 when Maria Carapia side-swiped his cruiser. Police said Turocy is going to be okay.

Officers found a bottle of tequila in Carapia's car. She faces a list of charges including DUI, implied consent, possession of schedule 4, possession of schedule 2 and open container charges.