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David Maialetti / The Philadelphia Inquirer
The 53-year-old American woman was lying on the couch with her husband when the car collided with their home, and she was dragged and immobilized.
Philadelphia Police Officer Gregory Campbell was allegedly intoxicated and was driving “at least” 70 mph in his Dodge Dart before sounding a stop sign and crashing into a house near the Fraternal Order of Police room in the city. from Philadelphia in the Northeast US collapsing her lung while lying on the couch with her husband, according to court documents.
The 53-year-old woman was “dragged and immobilized” under Campbell’s car and was hospitalized in critical condition, according to the criminal complaint. Her husband of 45 years required medical treatment for less serious injuries to his arm, hand, hip, leg and back.
One of his dogs died.
Campbell, 27, who faces charges including driving under the influence, aggravated assault and criminal mischief, had been to the bar and restaurant of the local pub FOP on Saturday. It is located less than 400 meters from the wreck site on Comly Road.
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Law enforcement sources said Campbell is believed to have attended a beer and steak fundraiser that afternoon at Crispin Tavern for the family of James O’Connor IV, a police corporal who was fatally shot while serving an arrest warrant in Frankford. last year.
“I don’t know where I was before (the accident),” said FOP President John McNesby. “I think there is still some confusion. I haven’t talked to the boy. I’m talking to my people here, and they’re still not sure if (Campbell) was here or not. “
Campbell, who was out on bail on the condition that he not drink or drive, could not be immediately reached Monday. It was not clear if he had obtained a lawyer.
David Maialetti / The Philadelphia Inquirer
A view of the damaged home after a drunk police officer jumped the sidewalk at 70 miles / h, flew off and crashed into the home.
On Monday afternoon, a police cruiser was still parked outside the Comly Road home, with a huge rectangular hole exposing the interior of the living room. At the FOP headquarters on Caroline Road, the digital sign on the front read: “BACK THE BLUE.”
Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said Sunday that the department would conduct a full investigation.
“The consequences of choosing to drive while intoxicated are enormous and, all too often, life-changing,” Outlaw said. “A family should always feel safe in their home, and yet this individual’s actions shattered that reality.
“The fact that the offender, in this case, is a Philadelphia police officer is shocking. Police officers must be held to a higher standard, even when off duty, and I assure victims and the public that a full and thorough investigation will take place. My prayers remain with this family. “
– The Philadelphia Inquirer
