Houston, TX (November 1, 2021) – A motor vehicle accident reported in the Houston area left three officers with the Houston Police Department injured. At around 1 a.m., on October 30, emergency crews were notified that a chain-reaction crash on East Crosstimbers Street required assistance.
Reports from authorities show that three Houston Police Department officers spotted a vehicle that had been reported stolen. As the officers attempted to pull the vehicle over, the driver fled the scene, leading the officers on a chase.
As the vehicle passed through the area of East Crosstimbers Street and Irvington Boulevard, it became involved in a collision. The fleeing vehicle struck the officers’ patrol units and a fourth vehicle before coming to rest.
The three officers involved in the accident were transported to area hospitals for medical care.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the victims who were injured in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.
Car Accidents in Texas
Being involved in an automobile accident is not something you can prepare for. As if dealing with having your day entirely interrupted was not enough, chances are you are left to deal with painful injuries. Unfortunately, more than 205,000 people are impacted by motor vehicle crashes each year in our state. These accidents leave tens of thousands of people with serious injuries that require extensive medical care. Some of the injuries that victims of auto accidents incur include:
- Internal organ damages that are life-threatening
- Severe compound fractures
- Spinal cord injuries that lead to paralysis
- Traumatic brain injuries
If you have been harmed in a motor vehicle accident, you may have some legal options available to help you get justice. It is crucial that you know that you are not alone. Retaining the assistance of a San Antonio car accident lawyer can help to ensure your legal rights are protected. Not only will our team fight to get you justice, but we will advocate on your behalf to ensure your best interests are protected.
Texas Personal Injury Lawyers
Our San Antonio personal injury lawyers at Wyatt Law Firm have extensive experience helping victims and families across the entire state get justice following their accidents. Over the years, we have received several awards and accolades from the local community and our peers in the legal industry. These honors truly reflect how committed we are to helping victims get justice.
You should not have to worry about fighting for a full settlement. Instead, our team is here to help. We are committed to taking all of the work off of your hands so you and your family can focus on recovering from your injuries.
Our team will develop the most effective strategy that we will use to fight on your behalf. If you have suffered the negative consequences of a negligent driver, do not wait to protect your legal rights. Contact our Texas personal injury law firm right away by calling 210-340-5550. Our team is available to meet with you at your earliest convenience
Note: Our team used secondary sources when creating this post. These sources include but are not limited to local and state police reports, local news reports, social media platforms, and eyewitness accounts about the accident described. Our team has not independently verified all the facts surrounding this accident. For this reason, if you locate any information that is incorrect, please let us know immediately so that we can correct the error. We will remove a post if requested.
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