According to state police, Darrin Coulson, 52, of Mars drove his Chevrolet Silverado into an Adams Township police cruiser at around midnight on May 17.

State police have charged a Mars man with driving under the influence after he crashed into a police cruiser, injuring the officer inside.

According to state police, Darrin Coulson, 52, of Mars drove his Chevrolet Silverado into an Adams Township police cruiser at around midnight on May 17.

He was reportedly attempting to make a left turn while the officer had a green light.

Patrolman Mandy Mudrick, 32, received minor injuries and was treated at UPMC Passavant before being released shortly thereafter.

Read more in Sunday's edition of the Butler Eagle.