Massachusetts State Police say a state trooper was hospitalized after his cruiser was struck from behind by a man allegedly under the influence in West Springfield Sunday night.
According to necn affiliate WWLP, the incident happened just after 9 p.m. on Route 5 near the Riverdale Shoppes.
The driver, 22-year-old Brendan Provost, was arrested and will be arraigned Monday.
The trooper was taken to a hospital for minor injuries.