SCOTTSDALE, AZ — A Scottsdale officer was injured early Friday morning after a driver crashed into the back of a parked patrol vehicle near 79th Street and Thomas Road.
According to officials, the crash happened just after 4:30 a.m. when a man driving a large military-style Humvee slammed into the back of the officer’s vehicle. The officer was sitting in the driver's seat at the time.
The officer suffered a minor injury and was treated at the scene.
The driver of the Humvee was taken to the hospital for treatment. Police say he will be taken into custody once he's discharged.
Investigators confirm the vehicle was reported as stolen and is not military-owned.
Scottsdale PD is investigating the crash as intentional.
