Residents in a quiet suburban neighborhood were left stunned this weekend after an unbelievable late-night incident that could have easily turned deadly. According to authorities, a visibly impaired driver plowed straight into a parked police cruiser — while two officers were still inside — before stepping out of the car and behaving as if nothing unusual had occurred.
The bizarre crash happened shortly after midnight near Main and 7th Street, when officers from the Metro Police Department were responding to an unrelated traffic stop. Dash-cam footage reportedly shows the suspect’s sedan veering across the center line and slamming into the rear bumper of the patrol vehicle with enough force to deploy the airbags. But what happened next left even the officers speechless. “He just got out, stretched his arms, and asked us if we needed any help,” said one of the officers, still shaken. “It was like he thought we had hit him.” Witnesses say the driver, described as a man in his 30s, appeared disoriented but oddly calm, pacing around the wreckage while sipping from a fast-food cup.
When officers attempted to question him, he allegedly replied, “It’s fine, I barely touched you guys,” despite both vehicles suffering visible damage.
Field sobriety tests quickly confirmed the man was impaired. Police say he later admitted to having “a couple of drinks” after work, but refused to elaborate further. No serious injuries were reported, though both the suspect’s vehicle and the police cruiser sustained significant damage. The driver was taken into custody and now faces charges including impaired operation of a motor vehicle, reckless driving, and property damage.
Neighbors say the quiet street turned into a scene out of a movie — flashing lights, sirens, and a crowd of onlookers snapping videos for social media. “It’s just crazy,” said one local resident. “You’d think after hitting a police car, anyone would panic — but he looked like he was going for a Sunday stroll.”
As the investigation continues, police are reminding drivers of the dangers of getting behind the wheel after drinking — and the bizarre case serves as a sobering reminder that sometimes reality is stranger than fiction.