Off-duty METRO police officer injured in Houston crash at Cullen, Fellows

Houston crash seriously injures off-duty METRO officer

An off-duty METRO police officer was taken to the hospital after a crash on Houston's south side on Wednesday afternoon. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia reported live from the scene.

HOUSTON - An off-duty METRO police officer was taken to the hospital after a crash on Houston's south side on Wednesday afternoon, authorities say.

Officer injured in crash

FULL UPDATE: METRO officer injured in crash

An off-duty METRO police officer was injured in a crash while escorting a funeral procession on Wednesday. The Harris County Sheriff's Office provides an update on the investigation.

What we know:

According to the Houston Police Department, the crash occurred around 1:30 p.m. at Fellows and Cullen.

METRO says the officer was escorting a funeral procession when the officer was struck by another vehicle. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says the officer was on a motorcycle.

Pearland EMS responded to provide medical care and transport the officer to the hospital. Sheriff Gonzalez says the officer is in "serious but stable condition."

What we don't know:

The officer who was injured has not been identified.

What's next:

The investigation is still ongoing. The sheriff's office could not yet say if anyone would be charged in the crash.