Waukee Police Vehicle Rolls Over During Burglary Response
May 4, 2026, 1:15 p.m. CT—A Waukee Police Department vehicle rolled over in a crash this morning while responding to a reported burglary.
The incident occurred after 7:30 a.m. at the intersection of Warrior Lane and Hickman Road. Officers were dispatched to a burglary report involving weapons, according to a police department news release. During their emergency response, one police patrol vehicle was struck as it crossed the intersection, causing it to roll over.
No injuries were reported for the officers or the other driver involved in the crash. The Iowa State Patrol is conducting an investigation, as stated in the release.
Waukee Police Chief Chad McCluskey expressed gratitude to motorists who witnessed the incident and assisted both the officers and the other driver.
Multiple neighboring departments supported the response, including the Clive Police Department, West Des Moines Police Department, Dallas County Sheriff's Office, and Iowa State Patrol.