Ithaca Police Chief John Barber injured in head-on crash with hit-and-run driver Christopher Rundt on West Clinton Street and South Plain Street in Ithaca, New York

Ithaca's Police Chief suffers minor injuries, and the search is on for the other driver after a two car crash. It happened on the corner of West Clinton Street and South Plain Street. Detectives say Chief John Barber was in an unmarked car when the other driver turned into his lane and hit him head on. Barber was treated at the scene for minor injuries. The suspect and passenger in the second vehicle ran from the scene. Police say witnesses claim the suspect was drunk. An open bottle of rum was found in the vehicle. Investigators are now looking for 23-year-old Christopher Rundt of Ithaca. Police say Rundt was out on parole and charges are now pending against him. Detectives believe the passenger in his car was Ashley Woodward. If you have any information about their whereabouts, or about the crash itself, contact Ithaca Police at (607) 272-3245.