Deputy hit by suspected drunken driver in northwest Harris County, HSCO says
Published: Sat, 09/30/23
Deputy hit by suspected drunken driver in northwest Harris County, HSCO says
The deputy was out on a traffic stop when the driver slammed into the deputy's vehicle, according to the HCSO.
The crash happened on Highway 249 at Northpine in northwest Harris County while the deputy was on a traffic stop, HCSO says (Sept. 30, 2023)3
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A Harris County deputy constable is in a hospital after being hit by a suspected drunken driver, the Harris County Sheriff's Office said.
The crash happened around 3:30 a.m. Saturday on Highway 249 at Northpine in northwest Harris County. The deputy was out on a traffic stop when the suspected drunken driver slammed into the deputy’s vehicle, HCSO said.
The deputy was taken to a hospital in stable condition. The driver was arrested.
It was not immediately known what charges the driver faces.
The department is asking for prayers for the deputy’s recovery.