The crash occurred along U.S. Route 42 at about 7:30 a.m., shortly before the town's Memorial Day parade was to begin, 10TV's Tino Ramos reported.

The 17-year-old, whose name and condition were not immediately released, was airlifted to Grant Medical Center in Columbus. 

SLIDESHOW:  Images From Scene

Pete Brokus, a Plain City resident, was scheduled to meet with the two officers for coffee when he saw the teen's car speed through a red light and crashed into the rear of the cruiser.

The teen's car then crashed into a building, Ramos reported.

The officers, whose names were not released, were treated and released from the scene, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

Stay with 10TV News and 10TV.com for additional information.

©2009 by 10TV.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.