MOORESVILLE, N.C. — A Mooresville police officer was seriously injured when a drunk driver allegedly slammed into her patrol car on Saturday.

Court documents show North Carolina State Troopers have charged Gabriel Matthew Cline with six offenses, including a felony charge for causing a serious injury with his vehicle.

Cline, 18, is accused of driving drunk on NC 801 on Saturday. Cline is accused of seriously injuring a Mooresville Police officer, according to troopers. Court documents reveal the officer sustained injuries to her arm, ribs, and head, according to the arrest warrant.

Cline has been charged with: • Serious injury by vehicle • Driving while impaired • Driving by a person less than 21 years old after consuming alcohol or drugs • Reckless driving to endanger • Carry

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