Allendale police officer struck by suspected drunk driver released from hospital

Mark Dunn was assisting another officer during a traffic stop on the shoulder of Route 17 when an SUV veered into his patrol car.

News 12 Staff

Oct 20, 2024, 10:06 AM

Updated 9 hr ago

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Authorities say an Allendale police officer who was seriously injured by a suspected drunk driver on Oct. 6 has been released from the hospital.
Mark Dunn was assisting another officer during a traffic stop on the shoulder of Route 17 when an SUV veered into his patrol car.
It caused a four-vehicle chain reaction that left him with a broken pelvis, femur and shattered hand.
The driver of the SUV is accused of driving while intoxicated and speeding prior to the crash.