William Motycka Critically Injured in Teague Two-Vehicle Crash on US 84 near CR 601

Teague, Texas – A driver was critically injured last month after he was involved in a head-on collision with a police officer northeast of Teague, according to the authorities.

The crash happened around 4:45 a.m., January 20, on US 84 near CR 601.

Authorities said City of Teague Municipal Police Officer Demarcus Gerod Jones was traveling eastbound in a department patrol unit while a Honda CRV was traveling westbound.

Jones came up behind a slower moving vehicle and began to pass in a no-passing zone and due to insufficient clearance, he collided head-on with the Honda.

The Honda driver, William Jason Motycka, was taken to the hospital with critical injuries.

Jones was placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation, which is ongoing.

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