DPS trooper hit by other driver in a stolen car, HCSO says

DPS trooper hit by a stolen car (Photo: screenshot from SkyFox)

Investigators are looking for the driver of a stolen car accused of hitting a DPS trooper in northwest Harris County. 

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Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says the crash happened around 8 a.m. Thursday morning at the intersection of Peek Rd and Beckendorf near Katy. That's where a DPS trooper was hit in his patrol vehicle by an unidentified driver. 

Fortunately, the trooper only suffered minor injuries, but the man in the stolen van reportedly ran away. 

(Photo: screenshot from SkyFox)

DPS officials will continue the ongoing investigation. 

This is a developing story and will continue to be updated as more information becomes available. 

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