Anne arundel man arrested after ramming msp patrol car

Anne Arundel man arrested after crashing into Maryland State Police car and injuring trooper

COLLEGE PARK, MD — A 42-year-old man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he slammed into a Maryland State Police patrol car early Thursday on the Capital Beltway, injuring a trooper during a traffic stop in Prince George’s County.

The incident happened around 12:47 a.m., when a trooper pulled over a blue Lincoln and another trooper parked behind him with emergency lights activated. Police said Damien Haman of Anne Arundel County drove a Dodge Charger into the rear of the second patrol vehicle, forcing it forward and pinning the first trooper between his cruiser and the stopped Lincoln.

The trooper managed to free himself and was taken to a hospital for treatment before being released. The second trooper at the scene was not injured.

Haman was also taken to a hospital before being transported to the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections. He faces charges including driving under the influence, reckless driving, and negligent driving. Additional traffic-related charges may follow as the investigation continues.

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Key Points

Damien Haman, 42, was arrested after striking two MSP patrol cars during a Beltway traffic stop
One trooper was briefly pinned and hospitalized but later released; a second trooper was unharmed
Haman faces DUI, reckless driving, and negligent driving charges

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