Police Officer Injured in Houston Car Crash on US 290(Northwest Freeway)

Houston, Texas (December 11, 2020) – A METRO police officer was injured in a traffic accident early Friday morning in Houston, according to police.

The crash happened just before 1:00 a.m. on US-290 (the Northwest Freeway) near Barker Cypress and Skinner Roads.

Police said the officer had arrived at the scene of an earlier crash and was diverting traffic in the westbound lanes of the freeway when another car crashed into the METRO police cruiser.

The officer was taken to a local hospital where they were treated and released.

The driver who crashed into the police cruiser was under the influence at the time of the crash and is facing DWI charges.

The crash closed the freeway for several hours.

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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