A woman in Scottsdale, Arizona, has been arrested on charges related to DUI after a collision involving a police car. Officials identified the suspect as 28-year-old Jensen Borkowski, whose blood alcohol content (BAC) was recorded at over .15 percent, classifying her case as “extreme DUI.”
The incident occurred around 10:20 p.m. on Saturday when Borkowski ran into the rear of a fully-marked police vehicle that was stationary with its lights activated during a traffic stop. Fortunately, no officers were inside the impacted patrol car at the time, but the force of the collision caused that vehicle to hit another patrol unit nearby, resulting in minor injuries to one officer.
Borkowski has been charged with multiple offenses connected to DUI and is currently under investigation as authorities look into the details surrounding the crash.
This event serves as a reminder of the dangers associated with impaired driving and the ongoing vigilance required by law enforcement to ensure road safety. The Scottsdale Police Department continues to stress the importance of making responsible choices when it comes to alcohol consumption and transportation.
In a related note, recent articles have addressed the rise in DUI incidents and the measures taken by various states to combat impaired driving, emphasizing the importance of community awareness and proactive law enforcement.