DRIVER CHARGED: HPD SWAT officer injured, woman in critical condition after driver runs red light in NW Houston, police say
Sean Teare, with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, said the officer’s patrol vehicle was traveling westbound and had the green light when a Lexus, traveling south of the intersection, collided with the officer head-on. The Lexus reportedly disregarded two emergency traffic control devices, the train arms and a standing red light, which allegedly caused the crash.Teare said the SWAT officer was taken to the hospital for chest pains. That officer is expected to make a full recovery.
A woman, who was the passenger of the Lexus, was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition, according to police. The driver of the Lexus also sustained non-life threatening injuries. According to Teare, the driver showed no signs of intoxication but was charged with reckless aggravated assault.
At the time of the crash, police said the officer was not responding to a call and speed did not play a role.KPRC 2 is working to get additional details. Please check back for updates.A graduate of the University of Houston-Downtown, Ana moved to H-Town from sunny southern California in 2015. In 2020, she joined the KPRC 2 digital team as an intern. Ana is a self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur, a catmom of 2, and an aquarium enthusiast.
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