New Hartford, NY (WIBX) - A New Hartford Police Officer is recovering from injuries after a drunk driver crashed into him on Seneca Turnpike earlier this morning.

22-Year old Frank Caramadre of Sauquoit was allegedly driving while intoxicated when he crossed into the path of the police car being driven by Officer Patrick Sacco.

Both Caramadre and Sacco received minor injuries and were treated.

Caramadre was charged and released from police custody pending a future court appearance on October 30, 2012.

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