Texas

Brandon Tsai Killed in Accident at State Hwy 161 in Grand Prairie, TX

Published on: April 4, 2023

Date of Accident
November 14, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Brandon Tsai
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Hwy 161, Grand Prairie, TX, USA

What Happened

An officer was killed while in the line of duty at State Hwy 161 in Grand Prairie, TX on November 14th, 2022. Police say 33-year-old Officer Brandon Tsai was operating a police cruiser while pursuing a suspect vehicle. While in pursuit, the police cruiser is said to have struck a second police cruiser during a turn, causing it to rotate into a traffic signal light. Officers say it is possible that the vehicle may have suffered some sort of mechanical issue that could have played a role in the crash. Officers Tsai suffered fatal injuries in the crash. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Chevrolet Tahoe (Police Cruiser)
Road/Highway
State Hwy 161
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Chevrolet Tahoe (Police Cruiser) was involved in a crash during pursuit of a suspect vehicle

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