Officer and Civilian Injured in Houston Two-Vehicle Crash on Houston Avenue at Bayland Avenue

Houston, Texas (February 7, 2021) – A Houston police officer was among the two people who were injured early Saturday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Houston, according to authorities.

The crash happened around 1:30 a.m., February 6, in the 3100 block of Houston Avenue at the intersection of Bayland Avenue.

Authorities said the officer was driving southbound on Houston Avenue while a Buick was traveling eastbound on Bayland Avenue.

The Buick ran a stop sign and crashed into the side of the police cruiser.

The officer sustained minor knee injuries. The other driver was uninjured, but a passenger was taken to a local hospital with back injuries.

The Buick driver was cited.

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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