Ottawa police say officer injured after impaired driver strikes cruiser

An Ottawa police officer is recovering at home after his cruiser collided with an impaired driver Sunday night.

The Ottawa Police Service said in a brief update on Twitter Monday that the crash happened at 10 p.m. the night before near the intersection of Joys and Franktown roads in Richmond.

An impaired driver crossed into oncoming traffic and struck an OPS cruiser, police said.

The 44-year-old woman driving the vehicle suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital, according to an OPS spokesperson, who confirmed she was the only occupant of the vehicle.

Get daily National news

Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day.

Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up

By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

She is facing charges including operating a vehicle while impaired and causing bodily harm.

The officer is now at home recovering from their injuries. Police did not provide further details about his condition.

1:06 Sobering display in Delta reminds of dangers of impaired driving