Officer Injured in Houston Two-Vehicle Crash on Westheimer Road near Wilcrest

Houston, Texas – A police officer was injured Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Houston, according to the police.

The crash happened just after 4:00 a.m., January 9, on Westheimer Road near Wilcrest.

Police said a car crashed into the officer’s patrol car while he was at a stoplight. The driver of the car kept going and hit a few business signs before flipping his car over onto the sidewalk.

The officer was taken to the hospital after complaining of a headache, and neck and back pain.

The other driver was also taken to the hospital. Officers believe he was under the influence while driving based on his slurred speech.

The crash remains under investigation.

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