BAXTER COUNTY, Ark. — A Baxter County Sheriff's Deputy, Jacob Zappa was injured while on duty Friday, Feb. 15.
According to Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery, 23-year-old Zappa was hit by a drunk driver while on a traffic stop. The deputy was taken to a local hospital to be evaluated, the driver was taken into custody.
Arkansas State Police are working the accident and they will release details at a later time.
Sheriff Montgomery said Zappa was treated and released at the hospital.