Drunk Driver Costs Officer his Leg

Rick Patterson

Attorney

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Thirty-six-year-old Roberto Beltran Cedeno pulled out of a tavern on July 29 in Kenmore, Seattle. According to officers, he was intoxicated. Tragically, his vehicle collided with Officer Donn Potteiger , a 23-year veteran of the department. As a result of the collision, Officer Potteiger lost his leg.

When Mr. Cedeno appeared in court he pleaded not guilty to vehicular assault. While the office is still in hospital trying to recover from the amputation of his leg. The officer's family released a statement asking people not to drink and drive.

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