COVINGTON, Ky. (WLWT) — A Covington Police K9 officer is recovering after being hit by an alleged drunken driver.
WLWT reports here that the crash happened about 3:30 a.m. Saturday on Interstate Highway 75/71.
Police say 50-year-old Asfaw Kassahun was driving impaired at the time of the crash.
Covington police K9 Officer Ernie was hit and taken to the hospital.
Kenton County prosecutor Rob Sanders tweeted Saturday about Ernie’s progress.
My favorite @CovingtonPD officer was injured in line of duty last night after his cruiser was hit by suspected drunk driver! He’s out of hospital now after almost 12 hours. Keep Ernie in your thoughts & prayers for full & speedy recovery! pic.twitter.com/i2CBzQnySw
— Rob Sanders (@KYprosecutor) June 30, 2018
Kassahun was charged with operating a vehicle under the influence, first-degree criminal mischief, first-degree assault on a service animal and failure to issue insurance cars. He was being held in the Kenton County Detention Center.
