Off-Duty Police Officer Injured in Dallas Car Crash on Interstate 635 at Plano Road

Dallas, Texas (June 6, 2021) – According to the police, an off-duty police officer was injured Friday morning in a hit-and-run crash at a Dallas construction zone.

The crash happened just after 3:00 a.m., June 4, on Interstate 635 at Plano Road.

Police said the officer, who works for Edgewood PD in Van Zandt County, was off-duty and was helping construction crews with traffic control. He was sitting in his car when a speeding Maserati hit his car.

The Maserati driver fled the scene and was picked up by a passing motorist.

The officer was taken to Texas Health Presbyterian in Dallas in stable condition.

The authorities are still looking for the Maserati driver.

The crash closed I-635 eastbound between Royal Lane and Jupiter Road. The lanes were reopened around 7:30 a.m.

The crash remains under investigation.

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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