A Swift Current Municipal RCMP member was parked when his cruiser was struck by a drunk driver.
The incident occurred on Friesen Street on Wednesday, at a low speed. The driver struck the RCMP cruiser head-on. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage and had to be towed from the scene.
The male driver of the vehicle was arrested for the incident and subsequently failed a breathalyzer test.
Tyler White faces two charges for operation while impaired, and operation while over 80mg per cent.
Swift Current Municipal RCMP remind people that they need to make arrangements for transportation if they have recently consumed cannabis, alcohol, or any other inebriating substance. If no ride is available, stay the night, walk, or wait until you are sober.