The crash took place at around 5 a.m. Thursday in the 300 block of National City Blvd. when a pedestrian reportedly ran in front of the officer's path, prompting the officer to swerve out of the way into a parked car,

The incident occurred shortly after 5 a.m. in the 300 block of National City Boulevard when a pedestrian reportedly ran in the officer’s path. After swerving to avoid the pedestrian, the patrol vehicle hit a parked BMW and an electrical box.

A National City Police sergeant escaped serious injury after crashing his SUV during Thursday’s rainy conditions.

President Donald Trump on Thursday saluted the heroic canines who "defend our citizens and our homeland." National K-9 Veterans Day is an annual March 13 celebration of "canine courage," and the bravery of military and police dogs.

News5 got the chance to meet those K-9 soldiers who work for the security forces at Peterson Space Force Base.