Fort Worth, TX – Officer Struck by Vehicle on I-820

Fort Worth, TX (June 14, 2020) – At approximately 11:30 a.m., on June 13, emergency crews were called to the scene of a major motor vehicle accident on Interstate 820.

Reports show that a Fort Worth Police Department officer was attempting to pull over a vehicle along the northbound side of Interstate 35 West. The driver fled from the scene. An officer went ahead of the vehicle and attempted to deploy a stop stick around West Loop 820 near Camp Bowie West Boulevard.

While in the road, the officer was struck by the fleeing vehicle. The officer suffered serious injuries in the accident. He was transported via CareFlite to John Peter Smith Hospital in unknown condition. At this time, police are investigating.

Our thoughts are with the injured victim at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

Pedestrian Accidents in Texas

Each year, more than 7,500 pedestrians are struck and injured in auto accidents across our state. These incidents are typically preventable, yet victims continue to suffer broke bones and other devastating injuries that force them into area hospitals for treatment. When victims are injured in accidents, due to the actions of others, it is imperative that they reach out to a pedestrian accident attorney in Texas as soon as possible to protect their legal rights.

At Rasansky Law Firm, our personal injury attorneys in Texas have over two and a half decades of experience helping victims recover from their accidents. Our team provides aggressive legal representation to ensure those harmed are able to get the medical treatment they need and focus on recovering. Contact our Texas injury accident attorneys at (214) 617-1816 to explore legal options available for you.

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