Texas DPS trooper hit by suspected drunk driver is in critical condition
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - A trooper with the Texas Department of Public Safety has been hospitalized after being hit by a possible drunk driver.
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says officials were called to the scene at Highway 249 at Upland Willow Avenue. The DPS trooper was outside of his vehicle conducting a traffic stop at the time when he was hit.
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The suspected drunk driver attempted to run from the scene but was soon caught.
Texas DPS says the trooper was last reported to be in critical but stable condition at Memorial Hermann TMC.
All of Highway 249 has been shut down at this time as the investigation is ongoing.
Drivers can use the North Freeway to Beltway 8 as an alternative route, officials say.