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Arrest made after alleged drunk driver hits two BPD officers

An Amherst woman is facing DWI charges after sending two Buffalo police officers to the hospital.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — An Amherst woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly hitting a police vehicle while driving drunk, sending two Buffalo police officers to the hospital.

Prena Reed, 34, of Amherst, has been charged with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, and failure to yield to an emergency vehicle.

Buffalo Spokesperson Mike DeGeorge told 2 On Your Side the accident occurred just before 3 a.m. at the 198 and 33 interchange.

The officers were transported to Erie County Medical Center for assessment and treatment, after their patrol vehicle was hit by Reed's vehicle.

The officers have since been released.

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