dailyloe.com – A Houston police officer and his K9 partner were injured in a downtown crash early Friday. The collision occurred around midnight at the intersection of Smith and Pease Streets. Their police cruiser was struck by a black Jeep that ran a red light.
The officer was responding to assist with another chase with lights and sirens active. The impact caused the police vehicle to flip and roll. It traveled nearly a full city block before coming to a stop.
Authorities confirmed the Jeep driver showed no immediate signs of impairment. The driver was also believed to have been transported to a hospital. Police stated no serious injuries were reported from the incident.
Both the officer and the police dog were taken to the hospital for evaluation. Officials expect both to recover fully from their injuries. The HPD Vehicular Crimes Division has launched a full investigation.
This incident highlights the dangers first responders face during emergency responses. Investigations into traffic violations causing such crashes are standard procedure. The community awaits further details as the inquiry continues.[]
Source: ABC13 Houston
