Officer Zachary Martinez suffered serious injuries and was hospitalized in critical condition
San Diego, CA. – Austin Machitar, 30, has been identified as the San Diego Police Department officer who was killed in a car crash on Monday night in Clairemont.
The fatal collision happened around 11:30 p.m. in the area of 5200 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, according to the SDPD.
A vehicle had been observed traveling down Clairemont Mesa Boulevard at a high rate of speed when a short pursuit ensued.
Moments later, the suspect crashed into a patrol car with two officers inside.
Several other civilian vehicles were involved in the accident.
Officer Machitar, a five-and-a-half-year veteran of the department, was killed in the accident.
The suspect also died in the collision.
Officer Zachary Martinez suffered serious injuries and was hospitalized in critical condition.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.