Texas deputy killed in fatal crash by suspected drunk driver: police

Texas authorities are investigating a deadly crash Saturday night that resulted within the on-duty demise of a sheriff’s deputy, officers mentioned.

The incident could have been attributable to a drunk driver, Captain McConnell of the Harris County Sheriff’s Workplace Vehicular Crimes Division mentioned, FOX 26 of Houston reported. 

“My coronary heart is hurting,” McConnell mentioned. “I simply ask you that you simply pray for the household and the buddies of this constable.”

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“Tonight we’ve got a hero that died,” he added. “Each company out right here has a DWI unit, and we’re combating individuals like this to get ’em off the streets.”

McConnell mentioned the unidentified feminine constable had lately left a name when she was dispatched to look out for a suspected drunk driver.

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After receiving the decision, the constable parked on the aspect of the freeway, when the suspected driver she was on the lookout for wrecked his F-550 truck into the constable’s car, McConnell mentioned. The constable’s car instantly burst into flames, in response to the report.

The driving force was believed to be intoxicated and a witness, who known as within the suspected driver, prevented him from fleeing the scene, McConnell mentioned.

There may be an ongoing investigation to find out the intoxication stage of the driving force.

The deputy’s demise comes simply days after an off-duty deputy was shot and killed by three suspects whereas he was grocery purchasing together with his household.

Joshua Stewart, Fredarius Clark, and Frederick Tardy had been arrested in reference to the demise of Texas Deputy Darren Almendarez. All three face capital homicide costs. 

Fox Information’ Audrey Conklin contributed to this report.