Pct. 2 toll road deputy struck by pickup truck in SE Houston, authorities say
The Harris County Constable's Office Pct. 2 investigates a crash on Beltway 8.
HOUSTON - A toll road deputy was taken to the hospital after he was struck by a vehicle, according to the Harris County Constable’s Office Pct. 2.
The incident occurred around 1:55 a.m. Wednesday in the eastbound lanes of Beltway 8 near the Blackhawk exit.
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Authorities say the deputy was out on a traffic stop when a passing pickup truck struck him and then continued on.
Pct. 2 says another deputy was able to locate the suspect vehicle on the feeder road a short distance ahead. The driver of that vehicle was being detained, and a DWI investigation was being conducted.
Officials say the injured deputy was taken to a nearby trauma center, where he was reported to be in stable condition.