Goodyear sergeant assaulted by driver on I-10, police say
Driver assaulted Goodyear sergeant on I-10: PD
While responding to a pedestrian crash near Litchfield and McDowell Roads, Goodyear Police say a sergeant spotted a speeding car that was driving dangerously. After pulling over the driver on Interstate 10, police say the driver assaulted the sergeant.
GOODYEAR, Ariz. - A Goodyear Police sergeant was assaulted by a driver on Interstate 10 while responding to a crash early Thursday morning, the department said.
What we know:
At around 4:45 a.m. on April 17, police say the sergeant was responding to a pedestrian collision on Litchfield and McDowell Roads when he spotted a speeding car.
When the sergeant pulled over the vehicle on I-10 near Dysart Road, the driver allegedly assaulted the sergeant.
The suspect was taken into custody. Police say the driver will be booked on aggravated assault and traffic charges.
I-10 was briefly restricted due to the incident.
What we don't know:
The suspect was not identified. Police did not say if the sergeant was hurt.