An officer with the Albuquerque Police Department was seriously injured in a crash Friday on the west side.

APD says the crash was caused by a drunken driver and the officer works as a DWI officer with APD.

Vaughn Stands, 28, is charged with DWI resulting in great bodily harm in the crash.

The crash occurred around 2:30 a.m. at Irving Blvd. and Eagle Ranch Road. The officer was hospitalized with a broken leg, broken wrist and a neck injury.

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Kevin Hendricks

Kevin, also known as Steak Sauce, is a reporter for the Neighborhood Journal with a focus on the Ventana Ranch area. He has over 14 years of journalism experience, including reporting, editing and page design.

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