A 23-year-old Houston police officer is recovering after being hit by a suspected drunk driver.
Investigators said the officer was in the middle of arresting a man who allegedly fled from a hit-and-run accident near Hilcroft and Bellaire, when the suspected drunk driver crashed into him and the hit-and-run suspect.“I think the officer did everything he possibly could to get the person into custody as safely as possible,” said Ray Hunt, Executive Director of the Houston Police Officer’s Union.“It looks like he apparently kept the person from running out into traffic.
“Police work can be very dangerous and our officers know that. Thank God this officer is ok. I would encourage people not to flee from the police. We’re going to do everything we can to stop you in a safe manner,” Hunt saidThe man who the officer was chasing and was also hit is said to be in the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
KPRC 2 is awaiting a response after reaching out to HPD to see if investigators have reviewed the video.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
Woman robs southeast Houston convenience store at gunpoint to steal pack of cigarettesHPD needs your help identifying the women pictured in a business' surveillance video.
Les mer »
Suspected drunk driver runs over HPD officer and car crash suspect on Southwest FreewayAn HPD officer had a suspect involved in a crash pinned on the ground after a foot chase when they were both run over. The driver was arrested under suspicion of DWI.
Les mer »
Man arrested, charged after shooting into crowd watching women fight, killing 19-year-old, HPD saysThe victim reportedly was driving with his brother and some friends when passengers in another vehicle began fighting with them before the deadly shooting.
Les mer »
Pedestrian dies after being hit by 3 vehicles on Westheimer Road, HPD saysA man has died after a hit-and-run crash on Westheimer Road, according to the Houston Police Department.
Les mer »
DWI suspect strikes police officer, suspect accused in hit-and-run incident in SW Houston, HPD saysAn investigation is underway after a DWI suspect struck a police officer and a suspect accused in a hit-and-run incident in southwest Houston Tuesday, officers with the Houston Police Department said. HPD kprc2 click2houston htx hounews
Les mer »