Santa Ana Police arrested a 54-year-old man on suspicion of driving under the influence after he crashed his pickup truck into a police vehicle, authorities said.

At about 1:20 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, a Santa Ana officer was responding to a call when Ignacio Roldan-Peralto, driving a 2014 Chevy Silverado with a female passenger, made a left turn on Jackson Street and 1st Street directly in front of the officer, said Cmdr. Jeffrey Smith.

The two vehicles crashed in the middle of the intersection, causing major damage to both vehicles, Smith said. The Orange County Fire Authority were called and transported the officer, who was not named, to a local hospital. Smith said the officer is in a good condition.

A Santa Ana Police car and a truck collided at the intersection of 1st at Jackson in Santa Ana sending the officer to the hospital. (Photo by Chad Hoctor, Southern Counties News)

A Santa Ana Police car and a truck collided at the intersection of 1st at Jackson in Santa Ana sending the officer to the hospital. (Photo by Chad Hoctor, Southern Counties News)

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A Santa Ana Police car and a truck collided at the intersection of 1st at Jackson in Santa Ana sending the officer to the hospital. (Photo by Chad Hoctor, Southern Counties News)



Roldan-Peralto and his passenger were uninjured, Smith said.

Police conducted a field examination on Roldan-Peralto, of Santa Ana, and believed he was driving while intoxicated, police said. He was arrested on suspicion of DUI and transported to the Santa Ana Jail.

Smith said the crash remains under investigation.