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Officer hit head-on in north side crash

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – A Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Officer was slightly injured in a head-on collision on Monday morning.

The crash happened around 3 a.m. Monday.

Police say a silver pickup truck crossed the center line in the 500 block of West 73rd Street. The truck driver hit the IMPD officer head-on.

Police suspect impairment is an issue with the driver of the pickup.

The IMPD officer was only slightly injured and complained of pain in his legs.

The driver of the pickup is in serious condition and was transported to the hospital.