A Las Cruces police officer remains hospitalized with "serious" injuries after he was struck by a motorist who accelerated away from a Sonic Drive-In Monday afternoon, police said. Police said his injuries are serious, but not life-threatening. The suspect, who police have identified as 40-year-old Mark James Esquibel, remains at large. Esquibel then put the vehicle into drive and accelerated from the stall striking one of the officers. Police are asking that anyone with information on Esquibel's whereabouts to call the department at 575-526-0795.

Source: Fox News February 16, 2021 21:07 UTC