A San Antonio police officer, Rafael Morado, was fired after an investigation revealed he crashed into another patrol vehicle while driving erratically to a scene and was then untruthful about the wreck.
On December 29, Morado, a three-year veteran of the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD), disregarded six red lights and traveled at speeds that were twice the speed limit, according to records. The code-two designation assigned to the call prohibited officers from driving in this manner.
While responding to the call, Morado and an officer in a second patrol unit crashed into each other at Brady Boulevard and South Calaveras Street, records show. Neither officer notified a supervisor of the crash, and they continued to the call.
SAPD supervisors learned of the wreck 13 days later, after another officer reported that the vehicle he was assigned to was damaged. At roll call a day later, on January 12, Morado came forward after a supervisor asked if anyone had information about the damage.
According to records, Morado verbally stated he struck a curb. However, while filling out a vehicle damage form, Morado wrote he was unsure if he struck the lead vehicle or a curb.
Original reporting: San Antonio, TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
