Officer Thomas Zirkle, 35, injured when struck by suspected drunk driver Orelvis Lopez, 24, at Old Brownsville Road and S.P.I.D. in Corpus Christi, Texas
CCPD Officer recovering in local hospital
According to CCPD, Officer Thomas Zirkle, 35, a 3-year-veteran of the department, was directing traffic for a crash in the area of Old Brownsville Road and S.P.I.D. when he was hit by a vehicle.
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