Two Police Officers Injured in Austin Pedestrian Accident on East 7th Street at Red River Street

Austin, Texas (April 16, 2022) – Two police officers were injured early Saturday morning after they were hit by a drunk driver in downtown Austin, according to the police.

The accident occurred around 2:51 a.m., in the 600 block of East 7th Street at Red River Street.

Police said a woman was driving while intoxicated when she hit the two officers.

Both officers were taken to Dell Seton with severe but non-life-threatening injuries.

The woman was arrested for a DWI and is expected to face charges.

The police are investigating the crash.

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