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Officer hit by alleged drunk driver going 100 mph
The crash happened just before 10:25 p.m. on State Route 400 northbound, just north of Hammond Drive. Police said the officer was at the scene investigating a single-vehicle crash when a motorcycle driver lost control and was thrown from the bike. The motorcycle then struck the officer and the car involved in the earlier crash.
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. - A Sandy Springs police officer was injured Saturday night when a man allegedly driving drunk lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into the officer, according to police.
Motorcycle hits police officer
What we know:
The crash happened just before 10:25 p.m. on State Route 400 northbound, just north of Hammond Drive.
Police said the officer was at the scene investigating a single-vehicle crash when a motorcycle driver, identified as Riad Ahmen, lost control and was thrown from the bike. Officers said they estimated the motorcycle was going about 100 mph.
The motorcycle struck the officer and the car involved in the earlier crash.
Both the officer and Ahmen were injured and taken to the hospital with broken bones, according to police.
What we don't know:
The officer’s name has not been released.
Motorcycle driver charged after hitting officer
What's next:
Ahmen faces multiple charges, including DUI, reckless driving, serious injury by motor vehicle, violation of the move over law, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, failure to maintain lane, suspended registration, instruction permit violation (motorcycle), and open container violation.
The Sandy Springs Police Department’s traffic unit is investigating.
Georgia "move over" law
Dig deeper:
Officials said it's important to remember that Georgia has a "move over" law, which requires drivers approaching stopped emergency vehicles with flashing lights to either move over one lane if it is safe to do so, or if not possible, slow down below the posted speed limit and be ready to stop.
The Source: Information in this article came from a release sent to FOX 5 by the Sandy Springs Police Department. It has been updated to add information learned by Eric Mock who spoke with SSPD Sgt. Leon Millholland.