A Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office deputy constable was taken to the hospital on Saturday after a suspected drunken driver crashed into their patrol vehicle in north west Harris County, Pct. 4 said. (Harris County Pct. 4 Constable Mark Herman)
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – A Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office deputy constable was taken to the hospital on Saturday after a suspected drunken driver crashed into their patrol vehicle in north west Harris County, Pct. 4 said.
The deputy was conducting a traffic stop around 3:30 a.m. on State Highway 249 at Northpointe Boulevard when the driver crashed into the officer.The deputy was taken to a local hospital, and he is in stable condition.
“Prayers for the recovery of our deputy!” Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman said.
The driver was arrested, and the names of those involved were not released.
Authorities are still investigating the crash.
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