A Merseyside Police sergeant has been sacked following a drink-driving crash.
Susan Allen was dismissed without notice after pleading guilty in a special case over her misconduct when she was involved in the road collision.
Ex-sargeant Allen took a breathalyser test at the side of the road after the incident in March, which showed she was over the limit.
She pleaded guilty to driving while under the influence on May 3, to which she was sentenced to 100 hours of unpaid work and disqualified for 28 months.
Allen tested positive in both screening tests at the scene and in custody at a police station following the collision while driving her own car on March 30.
Detective Chief Superintendent Karen Cummings said: “Merseyside Police demands the highest possible standards from its officers and staff.
“We will always thoroughly investigate when we receive information about those that fall below those professional standards, to ensure the public can continue to have the utmost confidence in the force.
“Sgt Allan’s conduct fell below this standard.
“We will not have officers and staff working for us who do not uphold the highest levels of professionalism and honesty.
“Thankfully the vast majority of officers who work for Merseyside Police do a really good job day in, day out and serve our communities with compassion, integrity and professionalism.”