A Sugar Land police officer was injured during a traffic stop Tuesday night, and the driver involved fled the scene, according to investigators.
The incident happened around 9:50 p.m. in the southbound lanes of State Highway 6 near Frost Pass.
Sugar Land police said an officer initiated what was described as a routine traffic stop. Investigators said the vehicle initially stopped, and the officer made contact with the driver.
At some point during the encounter, the driver fled the scene.
Police said the officer suffered an injury to his arm during the incident and was taken to a hospital. Authorities said the officer is in stable condition.
As of Wednesday morning, investigators have not released details explaining how the officer was injured. Police also have not described the driver or the vehicle involved.
An active search for the suspect and vehicle was underway following the incident.
Authorities have not said what prompted the original traffic stop, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Sugar Land Police Department.