Driver who fled after almost hitting Sweetwater officer caught after crash: Police

Driver who fled after almost hitting Sweetwater officer caught after crash: Police

A driver who fled after nearly hitting a Sweetwater Police officer was taken into custody after crashing and bailing out Thursday night, officials said. Sweetwater Police officials said the incident began when the officer stopped to assist with a crash as he was heading home. While he was at the scene, a vehicle appeared to veer off the road, almost hitting the officer. The officer tried to flag down the vehicle but the driver fled, officials sa…