HOUSTON, TX – An intoxicated driver ran a red light at a high rate of speed and crashed into a Bellaire Police Department patrol vehicle near Hillcroft Avenue and Willowbend Boulevard.
The collision occurred around 1:13 a.m. while Bellaire officers were in the area searching for a suspect vehicle related to a criminal investigation that began the day before.
According to police, dash camera video shows the sedan, which was not connected to the investigation, ran the red light before striking the patrol unit. Both the officer and the driver were transported to a hospital for treatment.
Police say the driver showed clear signs of intoxication and is in custody for driving while intoxicated. The Bellaire officer received stitches and was released after treatment.
