Houston crash: Off-duty HPD officer in hospital after crane escort accident
Houston - An off-duty Houston Police Department (HPD) officer was injured early this morning in a motorcycle crash while escorting a crane in northeast Houston.
The accident occurred around 5:25 a.m. near the Eastex Freeway and North Beltway 8, resulting in road closures in the area.
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Authorities say the officer, who was riding solo on the motorcycle, was escorting a crane when the crash happened.
Emergency services arrived on the scene, and the officer was transported to a nearby hospital. The injuries sustained are not considered life-threatening.