Police Officer Seriously Injured in East Austin 18-Wheeler Crash on FM 969 near Decker Lane

Austin, Texas (July 29, 2021) – An Austin police officer was seriously injured early Wednesday morning in a crash with an 18-wheeler in East Austin, according to the APD.

The crash happened at about 2:10 a.m., July 28, on FM 969 near Decker Lane.

Police said the officer was responding to a call when the 18-wheeler made a U-turn in front of the patrol vehicle, causing the officer to hit the trailer. The patrol vehicle got pinned underneath the trailer after the crash.

The officer, who has been with APD for nine years, was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

The 18-wheeler driver was uninjured in the crash. He remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.

The police are conducting the investigation.

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