PHOENIX — Phoenix police have arrested a man in connection to a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured an officer.
21-year-old Marlon De Jesus Hernandez is facing multiple felony charges after the crash that occurred near 40th and Oak streets around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday morning.
UPDATE:
— Phoenix Police (@PhoenixPolice) March 17, 2023
21yo, Marlon De Jesus Hernandez, has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies stemming from the investigation of a hit and run accident that left one of our officers severely injured on 3/15 near 40th St/Oak. Thank you for all of the continued prayers and support. pic.twitter.com/fZk0nG5wHg
Police say the officer's marked patrol vehicle was struck by another driver, causing extensive damage to the patrol car. The officer was trapped inside and had to be extricated from the vehicle by Phoenix Fire Department crews.
The officer suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
The occupants of the car that hit the officer ran from the scene, but have since been located and detained, police say.
Last night our officer was driving in his patrol car when he was struck by another car. The officer suffered serious injuries. The occupants of the involved car were detained after they took off on foot from the scene. Thank you @PHXFire & all who stopped to help our officer. 💙 pic.twitter.com/v8rPXFkryq
— Phoenix Police (@PhoenixPolice) March 15, 2023
Officials say the crash happened when the police vehicle was driving west on Oak Street through the intersection when a vehicle going north ran the red light and hit the officer's car.
Officials say impairment is not believed to be a factor in the crash.
