Texas

State Trooper Austin Parrott Injured in Accident at Dallas North Tollway in Dallas, TX

Published on: December 17, 2024

Date of Accident
December 16, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
State Trooper Austin Parrott
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

What Happened

Authorities are investigating a crash that injured an officer at State Trooper Austin Parrott Police say the incident happened around 12:40 a.m. According to investigators, a State Trooper Austin Parrott was responding to a call, standing outside his patrol vehicle when a vehicle allegedly traveled around a police barricade and struck the unit and the officer. Police say Officer Parrott was hospitalized with serious injuries while the suspect driver, identified as 20-year-old Talha Bowman, was arrested at the scene. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Dallas Police
Vehicles Involved
Patrol Unit, Passenger Car
Road/Highway
Dallas North Tollway
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Vehicle collided with a patrol unit responding to a crash

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