An Indiana State Police trooper was seriously injured Monday after being hit by another police car following a police chase of a vehicle that ended in Highland.
Indiana State Police Trooper Jace Haddon responded to assist the Lake County Sheriff’s Department on an active vehicle pursuit on Interstate 80/94 near Kennedy Avenue at 3:30 a.m. Monday, according to a press release from Indiana State Police.
Lake County Sheriff’s officers were following the vehicle as it swerved between lanes “at times traveling at speeds over 130 miles per hour,” said Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez in a statement.
The vehicle exited I-80 at Cline Avenue, where Haddon joined the pursuit near Cline Avenue and Ridge Road. Haddon performed a precision immobilization technique, which led the vehicle to stop, according to the Indiana State Police press release.
Haddon got out of his vehicle and was walking toward the vehicle when he was hit by another police vehicle, according to state police. Martinez stated that a sheriff’s officer arrived on scene as the trooper was chasing after the driver of the vehicle.
“While attempting to stop, the Lake County police officer’s vehicle slid; Unfortunately striking the state trooper,” Martinez said.
Haddon was taken to a local hospital and received treatment for “serious injuries.” Haddon has been released from the hospital and “is expected to face a lengthy recovery,” according to Indiana State Police.
“We are thankful that Trooper Haddon is expected to make a full recovery,” said Indiana State Police Lieutenant Terrance Weems, the commander of the Lowell Post.
“I am extremely grateful the trooper will recover. We wish him a complete and speedy recovery,” Martinez said.
Anthony Coffey, 24, of Monee, Ill., was taken into custody, Martinez said.
The incident remains under investigation, officials said.
