Officer Injured
By: Import User
Updated: January 7, 2009
A four state officer remains in critical condition after being hit by a drunk driver.
39-year old Huey Kennedy of Pea Ridge, Arkansas was charged with 2nd degree assault of a law enforcement officer.
Kennedy is accused of running a red light at the intersection of Highway 71 and W Highway in Pineville.
Pineville Police Officer Matthew Moore was making a left hand turn at the intersection when Kennedy`s car struck the side of the patrol car.
Officer Moore was taken to a Joplin hospital with serious injuries.
Officials say he is listed in critical condition tonight.
Kennedy was also charged with driving while intoxicated.
He posted bond Friday afternoon.
