SAN ANTONIO \u2013 A San Antonio police officer was terminated this summer after an investigation revealed he crashed into another patrol vehicle while driving erratically to a scene and was then untruthful about the wreck.<\/p>\n
Officer Rafael Morado, a three-year veteran of SAPD, was handed an indefinite suspension May 26 for violating rules including emergency vehicle responses and truthfulness of members, city discipline records show.<\/p>\n
On Dec. 29, while operating a marked patrol unit, Morado disregarded six red lights and at times 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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Neither officer notified a supervisor of the crash, and they continued to the call, according to records.<\/p>\n
SAPD supervisors learned of the wreck 13 days later, after another officer reported that the vehicle he was assigned to was damaged.<\/p>\n
At roll call a day later, on Jan. 12, Morado came forward after a supervisor asked if anyone had information about the damage.<\/p>\n
According to records, Morado verbally stated he struck a curb.<\/p>\n
While later filling out a vehicle damage form, however, Morado wrote he was unsure if he struck the lead vehicle or a curb, records show.<\/p>\n
It remains unclear if the other officer in the wreck has been disciplined.<\/p>\n
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