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Two Suspected Impaired Drivers Strike Two Harris County Patrol Vehicles Near Humble Event

Investigators are reviewing back-to-back crashes during traffic control at a large event.

Overview

  • Harris County deputies were directing traffic Saturday night at FM 1960 East and Belleau Wood Drive in the Humble area when two separate crashes occurred.
  • A sergeant sitting in a patrol vehicle was rear-ended, suffered minor injuries, was treated at an urgent care clinic, and was released.
  • During the response to the first crash, a second driver hit the rear of another patrol unit that was unoccupied.
  • Both drivers showed signs of intoxication and were arrested on suspicion of DWI, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
  • Authorities have not released any identities, and they have not determined whether the crashes were directly connected to the nearby event.