Texas

Officer Injured in Accident at East Lancaster Ave in Fort Worth, TX

Published on: August 4, 2022

Date of Accident
August 3, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
Yes

Where it Happened

E Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, TX, USA

What Happened

Fort Worth Police are investigating a crash that injured an officer at East Lancaster Ave in Fort Worth, TX on August 3rd, 2022.  Police say the incident happened around 11:15 p.m. According to investigators, a police vehicle was en route to respond to a call and had active emergency lights and siren sounding before another vehicle failed to yield and collided with the police cruiser. The impact sent the police vehicle into a tree and the officer inside was hospitalized for treatment of undisclosed injuries. Police say the driver involved was charged with intoxication assault and leaving the scene of an accident.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Fort Worth Police
Vehicles Involved
Police Cruiser, Passenger Car
Road/Highway
East Lancaster Ave
Injuries Sustained

Undisclosed injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Vehicle struck a police vehicle, pushing it into a tree

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