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Driver Charged With Hitting Denver Bicycle Officer Pleads Not Guilty

DENVER (CBS4) - A driver charged with hitting a Denver police officer with his car has pleaded not guilty.

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The black Mercedes driven by Christopher Booker that struck four Denver Police officers (credit: CBS)

Christopher Booker entered the plea Thursday morning.

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Officer John Adsit's bicycle (credit: CBS)

Police say Booker lied or gave incorrect information about his medical condition to the Division of Motor Vehicles so he could keep his license.

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Officer John Adsit (credit: CBS)

Booker charged with hitting and seriously injuring Officer John Adsit in December. Adsit was on his bicycle escorting students back to East High School after a protest.

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