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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
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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.
The Source: The information in this article comes from the Houston Police Department.