Authorities are investigating after a man was slashed across his face in Lakewood.

The incident happened shortly before 1:00 AM on 4th Street.

The victim was treated on scene and hospitalized. The suspect fled the scene.

Lakewood‘s detective bureau and CSI are investigating.

While covering the scene, a TLS reporter’s vehicle parked on the side of the road was struck by a drunk driver.

Police immediately stopped the vehicle and gave the driver a sobriety test, which he failed. He was taken into custody.

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