Harris County Deputy Injured in Katy Two-Vehicle Crash at Franz Road and Mason

Katy, Texas (January 12, 2022) – A Harris County Sheriff’s deputy was injured Tuesday evening in a two-vehicle crash in Katy, according to the authorities.

The crash happened at about 6:27 p.m., January 11, at the intersection of Franz Road and Mason.

Authorities said the deputy was responding to an urgent call regarding a missing child and was driving westbound on Franz Road when he ran through a red light and was struck by a Chevy van that was traveling southbound on Mason Road.

The impact caused the deputy’s vehicle to spin around and turn over.

The deputy was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

The van driver was uninjured in the crash.

The authorities are investigating the crash.

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