Overview
- The collision occurred around 12:30 a.m. at Beltway 8 and Imperial Valley Drive, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
- Authorities say the deputy was driving westbound with a green light when a northbound vehicle ran the red light and struck the patrol unit.
- The deputy sustained minor injuries, was treated at HCA Houston Healthcare North, and is expected to be okay.
- Deputies reported signs of intoxication, conducted field sobriety testing, and took the other driver into custody on suspicion of DWI.
- The crash remains under investigation, and TxDOT reports more than 22,000 alcohol-related crashes in Texas last year with an average of one death every 10 hours.