2 Austin Police Officers Injured in 2-Vehicle Crash in East Austin

Two Austin Police Officers Hospitalized after East Austin Crash

East Austin, Texas (February 15, 2018) – Two Austin police officers were hospitalized with minor injuries when a car rear-ended their vehicle in East Austin on Saturday afternoon, according to APD.
The accident happened around 5:15 p.m. Saturday, February 10, at the intersection of Eastbound 5th Street and Tillery Street just east of North Pleasant Valley Road.
According to the police report, an unmarked Austin police vehicle was stopped at East 5th Street and Tillery Street for an unknown when another car crashed into it.
The two officers were transported to Dell Seton Medical Center with minor injuries.
The second car driver remained on scene.
The accident remains under investigation.
If you or your loved one has been injured in an auto accident or as a result of another person’s wrongful conduct, contact a Houston personal injury lawyer at 281-943-5555 for a free consultation. Our offices are conveniently located throughout Houston and Harris County. We also conduct regular travels in the region to meet with clients.
The information for this blog post was obtained from public media and is for informational purposes.  No attorney-client relationship is established unless the law firm is formally retained. We understand this is a difficult time for the family of those affected by a tragic accident, and we offer our sincere sympathies.  While the thought of hiring a law firm may not feel appropriate at this time, as a public service we like to advise that in some cases it may be important to immediately begin securing evidence (such as photos of skid marks and property damage) and witness statements before it’s too late.