A Midland Police officer is recuperating at a local hospital after he was stuck by a drunk driver while on duty Saturday morning.

The accident occurred at the corner of Midland Drive and Annette Drive, according to authorities.

Officer Xavier Ramon, 24, was responding to a call when his patrol vehicle was struck by a vehicle that disregarded at stop sign at the intersection.

Ramon suffered serious nit non-life-threatening injuries.

The other driver was arrested for driving while intoxicated.

Ramon was sworn in as an officer with the Midland Police Department in December 2015