Two Houston police officers were hospitalized following a crash near Greenspoint Mall. Authorities reported that the police vehicle struck a water main and a concrete barrier before overturning and landing in a ditch. The incident is under investigation.
As per police reports, a patrol car flipped into a nearby ditch after colliding with a concrete barrier and a water main during a high-speed pursuit at Greenspoint Mall on Monday. During the pursuit, the officer behind the wheel lost control of the car as the suspension bottomed out.
According to HPD sources, both of the officers involved in the incident should fully recover. The collision happened close to Greenspoint Mall, a bustling location notorious for its heavy traffic.
Any witnesses or those with information about other automobiles involved are being asked to come forward as Houston police continue their investigation into the collision. In order determine the complete details surrounding the incident, the department is concentrating on compiling all relevant information.
The investigation is still underway, and police are urging the public to help by submitting any pertinent information, even though the injuries to both officers are not thought to be life-threatening.
Any witnesses or those with information about other automobiles involved are being asked to come forward as Houston police continue their investigation into the collision. In order to ascertain the complete circumstances surrounding the occurrence, the department is concentrating on compiling all relevant information.
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