Officer Hospitalized after Austin Pedestrian Accident near Bee Caves Road and MoPac Boulevard
Austin, Texas (October 15, 2018) – A police officer was struck and injured by a car Sunday night while directing traffic near the Austin City Limits Music Festival in South Austin, according to the authorities.
The accident happened October 14, near the intersection of Bee Caves Road and MoPac Boulevard.
Police said the Austin police officer was directing traffic when an elderly woman stepped on the gas pedal instead of the brakes and struck the officer.
The officer suffered minor injuries and was taken to Dell Seton Medical Center for treatment.
No further details regarding the crash were available.
The crash remains under investigation.
4 Injured in 2-Vehicle Crash at 16th Street and Neptune in Odessa.
4 Hospitalized in Odessa Collision at 16th Street and Neptune Odessa, Texas (January 29, 2018) – One person was ejected and injured in a two-car crash Sunday evening in Odessa,