Suspect Arrested After Collision with Officer

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Event date: Thursday, February 17, 2011, from 6:26 AM to 6:26 AM

Date:	2/16/2011
Time:	6:50 PM
Report #:	1103894
Location:	Thompson Peak Pkwy at Hayden Road
Victim Info:	13 year police veteran patrol officer
Suspect Data:	Barry Lee Smith, DOB 10/13/41, a Scottsdale resident.
Details:	A Scottsdale police officer on routine patrol was involved in a vehicle collision when Smith made an illegal turn with no headlights in front of the officer's patrol vehicle. The officer sustained not life-threatening injuries and was transported to the hospital for treatment. He has since been released with only minor back pain. The driver of the other vehicle, Smith, exhibited signs of intoxication. He was arrested at the scene for suspected DUI impairment. No further details available.

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