Houston ISD Police Officer Hospitalized After Houston Car Crash on Texas Highway 288 near I-45

Houston, Texas (May 21, 2020) – An Houston ISD police officer was injured Wednesday afternoon in a rear-end collision in Houston, according to authorities.

The crash happened around 1:00 p.m. May 20, on Texas Highway 288 near Interstate 45.

Police said the officer was heading northbound on the highway just south of the I-45 interchange when his SUV was rear-ended by another vehicle.

Responding emergence crews placed a neck brace on the officer before pulling him out of the vehicle. He was then taken to the hospital in an unknown condition.

The crash remains under investigation.

We wish the injured victim a quick recovery.

 Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

While there are many causes of car accidents, the most common reasons of driver negligence include driver inattention; cell phone use; texting and driving; speeding; fatigue; failure to yield the right of way from a stop sign or private drive; running a red light; and driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” Attorney Joel A. Gordon said. Mr. Gordon believes that an independent investigation is important. An Attorney will help obtain the crash report, secure accident photos, interview witnesses, and create a claim.

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