Intoxicated man crashes into parked police car

At 4:14 a.m. Wednesday, a drunk motorist smashed his Honda into the rear of a stationary, marked Bloomington Police Department patrol car.

Neal A. Lehman, 24, was traveling eastbound on Second Street when he crashed into Officer Haley’s car. Haley was stopped at a red light on Patterson Drive.

According to the BPD report, when asked if he was drinking, Lehman admitted to having only three drinks.

Officers administered dexterity tests that Lehman did not pass. Lehman was brought to the police station where he was administered a breathalyzer test.

According to the report, “Lehman blew a 0.15 BAC” and was subsequently arrested.
The police cruiser sustained damage to the rear bumper, but no one was injured. The arresting officer was Zachary Weisheit.

Lehman is facing a preliminary charge of OWI, operating while intoxicated, and was cited for driving too fast in adverse weather conditions.