Two Police Officers Injured in Houston Crash on East Freeway at Federal

Houston, Texas – Two HPD officers were injured Tuesday night after being struck by a vehicle in Houston, according to a local news source.

The accident happened just after 8:15 p.m., April 9, in the 12633 block of East Freeway at Federal.

According to the report, the patrol officers were blocking traffic on the eastbound main lanes of the freeway for a stalled 18-wheeler when they were rear-ended.

The officers were taken to the hospital with neck and back injuries.

The occupants of the other vehicle were uninjured in the crash.

An investigation into the crash is underway.

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