' No one is above the law': Cleveland mayor discusses crash

CLEVELAND (BNN)-- Officials validate to the BNN I-Team the mayor of Cleveland was headed to municipal government recently when his motorist activated the lights and sirens moments before a crash. Mayor Justin Bibb has actually likewise commented on the crash now for the very first time.

The crash took place last Thursday around 9 a.m. near E. 12th Street and Superior Avenue.

Cleveland authorities are continuing to examine why Mayor Justin Bibb's driver activated the lights and sirens moments before the crash.

Surveillance video near the scene of the crash showed Bibb's SUV being struck on the guest's side by a lorry coming through the crossway moments later on.

Initial details from the department "shows the lights were activated beyond the emergency situation response policy," according to a press release from Cleveland police.

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Discipline for this kind of offense ranges from a verbal caution to a 3-day suspension, according to Cleveland Police Chief Annie Todd. There's no word on why the mayor's car had its lights activated, and cops state it could take 2 to 3 more weeks before the examination is completed.

Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb for the first time launched a statement on the crash Tuesday.

" I wish to make it clear that no one is above the law, and I take full duty for the actions of my staff. The officer on my security detail displayed bad judgement in the moment, and his actions are not something I condone. I excuse the trouble or harm triggered, and I will make sure the suitable procedures are required to avoid such an incident in the future."

The chauffeur, who is likewise a police officer, remains on the task while the investigation takes place.