In a late-night incident that turned an ordinary police call into a hazardous scene, a 20-year-old Hyannis woman was charged after she rammed her vehicle into a parked cruiser of the Barnstable Police department. The accident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, causing injury to the driver and her passenger, and leaving the police vehicle damaged.
TheBarnstable Police Departmentinformed the public of the events on their official social media page, revealing that officers were initially responding to a silent 911 call at a Lincoln Road residence. Sustaining injuries requiring medical attention after striking the cruiser, Gabriela Prodelik the unlicensed driver and her 24-year-old companion were transported to Cape Cod Hospital by Hyannis Fire Department personnel. Fortunately, the injuries, while significant, were described as non-life-threatening.
Further investigation conducted by the Barnstable police has resulted in multiple charges being issued against Prodelik. As reported by theBarnstable Police Departmenton a Facebook post, she has been cited for operating under the influence of intoxicating liquor, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and speeding at a rate greater than reasonable.
Prodelik’s arraignment will be held at the Barnstable District Court, but the details of the court schedule have not been released at this time. The silent 911 call which initiated the sequence of the night’s events remains a matter unrelated to the accident, as per the police report. TheBarnstable Police Departmenthas not disclosed any further information about the initial silent call, focusing the release on the aftermath of Prodelik’s crash into the parked cruiser.
The incident raises concerns regarding road safety and the necessity of adherence to traffic laws, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of operating a vehicle under the influence. Members of the community are urged to continue following this developing situation through updates from local authorities and to exercise caution and responsibility on the roads.
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