A Phoenix police officer was injured Friday night after an SUV crashed into a city facility yard and struck a parked patrol vehicle near the Phoenix Police Department’s Mountain View Precinct, authorities said.
Police said the officer was thrown from the patrol vehicle during the collision and was transported to a hospital. The officer is expected to recover.
Crash
The incident occurred just before 10 p.m. Friday near Maryland Avenue and 20th Street, south of Glendale Avenue.
According to Phoenix police, a 58-year-old driver identified as Johnny Newberry was leaving a parking lot when his SUV traveled north, went through a fence, crossed a berm, and entered the police facility yard.
The SUV then struck a parked patrol vehicle that was positioned near the fuel pumps.
Officer
The impact threw the officer from the parked patrol vehicle, police said.
Emergency responders transported the officer to a local hospital, where officials said the officer was listed in stable condition and is expected to be OK.
No other injuries were reported.
Investigation
Phoenix police said investigators believe Newberry was impaired at the time of the crash.
During the investigation, officers reportedly found a firearm and drug paraphernalia inside the SUV.
Authorities have not released additional information about what may have led to the vehicle leaving the roadway.
Charges
Newberry was arrested following the crash and booked into jail.
According to police, he is expected to face DUI-related charges. Authorities have not announced whether additional charges will be filed.
Damage
Police said the patrol vehicle sustained damage after being struck by the SUV.
Officials added that no other property within the city facility was damaged during the incident.
Other Crash
The collision was one of two law enforcement-related crashes reported in Phoenix on Friday night.
Earlier, a detention deputy and three inmates were taken to a hospital following a separate crash near 19th Avenue and Interstate 17 in central Phoenix.
The investigation into the crash at the Mountain View Precinct remains ongoing, and authorities have not released further details.
FAQs
Where did the Phoenix police crash happen?
It occurred near Maryland Avenue and 20th Street.
Who was arrested after the crash?
Police arrested 58-year-old Johnny Newberry.
Was the officer seriously injured?
The officer was hospitalized and is in stable condition.
What was found inside the SUV?
Police said a gun and drug paraphernalia were recovered.
What charges does the driver face?
He faces DUI-related charges, according to police.
