BOSTON (WWLP) - A Massachusetts State Police trooper was taken to the hospital after an alleged drunk driver rear-ended their cruiser on Monday. Woman charged with armed robbery at Westfield Bank in South Hadley The Massachusetts State Police said that around 11:00 p.m. on Monday, a 2013 Acura SUV was driving on Storrow Drive East near Kenmore Square when it rear-ended a State Police Cruiser. Significant damage was done to both vehicles, and the Trooper was taken to a local hospital for their injuries. The driver, who has been identified as 32-year-old Melvin Lopez of Chelsea, was arrested and taken to the Boston Barracks for several charges, including operating under the influence (alcohol). Lopez is expected to be arraigned Monday morning. Local News Headlines Receive an unexpected gift with a QR code? Massachusetts police warn residents of scheme Reba McIntire announces show at Mohegan Sun Arena Dry Humor set to open Easthampton storefront Springfield Police seeking help locating 15-year-old runaway WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.