MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Officials reported a 27-year-old was arrested early Wednesday morning after driving the wrong way in downtown Madison, nearly hitting an officer in his squad car.

According to the Madison Police Department, the driver was going the wrong way on East Washington Avenue.

The suspect was later pulled over after driving into the correct lane, the agency stated.

Police cited the diver with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated-second offense, operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated-prohibited alcohol concentration, driving the wrong way and operating after revocation.

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