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Tarrant County Deputy Injured After Suspected Drunken Driver Rear-Ends Patrol Vehicle

A Tarrant County deputy was injured after a suspected drunken driver rear-ended her patrol vehicle Friday morning, officials say.

The deputy was parked and running radar about 3:30 a.m. in the 9400 block of westbound Jacksboro Highway when her patrol SUV was rear-ended, officials said.

Justin Marquez, 26, has been identified as the suspected drunk driver. 

The deputy and driver were both hospitalized with minor injuries. The deputy was released several hours later; it's not clear if the driver is still receiving treatment.

Fort Worth and Azle police are assisting Tarrant County Sheriff's Office in the investigation.

No other information was available.

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