IMPD squad car damaged in hit-and-run crash on near northwest side of Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS — One of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department’s squad cars was damaged during a crash on Sunday afternoon.

According to a public police report, IMPD officers investigated a hit-and-run crash on the near northwest side of Indianapolis around 2:56 p.m. FOX59/CBS4 sent a crew to the crash scene, which was located near the intersection of 23rd and Harding Street. That crew located three cars that appeared to have been involved in a crash, including an IMPD squad car.

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IMPD’s report indicates five victims were involved in the crash. Among the victims listed the in the report is IMPD itself. The other victims in the report are singular individuals, not organizations.

IMPD’s report also indicates that a 2019 Ford, a 2013 Chevrolet and a 2012 Honda were the vehicles involved in the crash. Many of IMPD squad cars are manufactured by Ford.

Police’s report on the crash indicates at least one person sustained serious bodily injuries during the crash. It is currently unclear if an officer was inside the IMPD car when it was struck.

FOX59/CBS4 asked IMPD for comment on the incident and if one of its officers were injured in the crash. The agency has yet to respond to FOX59/CBS4’s request.

IMPD’s report indicates that 18-year-old Trinidad Garcia was arrested for his alleged role in the crash. Garcia faces the following preliminary charges:

• Leaving the scene of a crash that caused moderate bodily injury — a Level 6 Felony
• Driving without ever having received a license — a Class C Misdemeanor
• Driving without ever having received a license causing injury — a Class A Misdemeanor
• Driving without ever having received a license causing serious bodily injury — a Level 6 Felony

Public records indicate Garcia was booked into the Marion County Jail on Sunday. A court date has not yet been set for Garcia’s case.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.