HPD officer injured in crash involving patrol vehicle in NW Houston; other driver being evaluated for possible DWI

HOUSTON – A Houston Police Department officer was taken to the hospital after a crash involving a patrol vehicle early Wednesday morning in northwest Houston, according to police.

The crash happened around 1:40 a.m. at the intersection of Clay Road and Gessner Road.

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Investigators said an HPD patrol vehicle was traveling westbound on Clay Road when another vehicle struck it in the intersection.

The officer was taken to a hospital with minor injuries, police said.

The driver of the other vehicle was detained and is being evaluated for a possible driving while intoxicated (DWI) offense.

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The circumstances leading up to the crash remain under investigation. No additional information has been released.