Several South Brunswick police officers are being praised for their quick actions to avert a tragedy.
Officers Justin Samuels, Gagan Chopra, Christine Harris and Sgt. William Merkler were able to chase down an unconscious driver in a moving car Saturday night.
The incident took place around 6 p.m. on Route 522.
The officers were able to eventually block the car, smash a side window and get the driver out.
Police say the driver, a 28-year-old from Scranton, Pennsylvania, was drunk. That driver was then placed under arrest.
The were no reports of any injuries.