Cary police officer crashes patrol vehicle into house

Cary, N.C. — A Cary police officer, who was trying to catch a speeding car, lost control of his patrol vehicle and crashed into a house at 1101 Pond St. around 11:40 p.m. Wednesday, according to police and troopers.

The officer, whose name was not released, was treated at WakeMed and released around 4:30 a.m. Thursday, authorities said. He has been with the police department for 12 years.

It was unclear if anyone was inside the house at the time of the crash. The Town of Cary's Inspections and Permits Department posted a sign on the house deeming it an "unsafe building."

Authorities said they are not sure if rain-slicked roads were a factor in the crash.

Cary police say the officer was on patrol, running radar to catch speeders. As he turned around to stop a speeding car, investigators say he lost control, drove off the road and hit a house, smashing bricks out of place and damaging the front of his SUV.

The SUV's airbag deployed, the windshield cracked, the front end was crushed and the bumper was strewn on the lawn.

The officer was wearing a seat belt, authorities said. It's unclear when he will return to work. Cary police officials said they are not looking for the vehicle the officer was trying to stop.

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Funny how leo-nc did not argue the fact that the officer deserves to be ticketed for this wreck? Could it be that he agrees with that comment??

Journey985
March 12, 2010 8:38 a.m.

This is my last post regarding this subject, because regardless of how we all should look at this some folk are simply blinded by their love for cops. I think most cops do a good job, but in some cases they take advantage of their authority and feel that they should get passes for violating laws that they are charged with enforcing. Now regardless of how clean my driving, criminal, & work record is if I decide to make a turn at a high rate of speed on a wet road & crash into someones home I would & should expect to be written a ticket, fined, and responsible for the damage to that home. The same should be the case for this officer along with retraining & possible suspension from his current position. With his training & common sense he should've known better.

I'm just amazed at how folk here are trying to defend the undefendable. Cops are only human is what I've read & I agree, which is why when they screw-up they should be treated just like any other human! It's been fun!

tab580642
March 11, 2010 7:56 p.m.

WOW !297 comments over a crashed car by comparison Kansas City Schools close have their schools -o comments New Jersey man arrested in Yeman as a Al-Qaida member- 0 comments

this is fdup
March 11, 2010 7:33 p.m.

"Don't worry, our tax dollars will take care of this damage." American56

If you think this is the biggest waste of your tax dollars, boy are you in for a rude awakening.