An Indiana state trooper was critically injured while helping a stranded motorist change a flat tire on the interstate when a suspected drunken driver struck him.
The trooper, Azariah Keith, was hit by a speeding SUV while putting away his equipment in the trunk.
The driver, Armaandeep Singh, was arrested on preliminary charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and causing serious bodily injury.
#UPDATE: ISP tells us that Trooper Azariah Keith will survive but his injuries are critical. He was struck while helping a driver change a tire on the side of I-65. Driver who hit him was allegedly drunk. Sgt. John Perrine very emotional as he delivers that news pic.twitter.com/tG3FsyM5mH
— Max Lewis (@MaxLewisTV) January 21, 2024
The trooper suffered critical injuries and was in stable but serious condition in a local hospital.
Charges against Singh will be determined after review by the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office.
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