A tragic incident unfolded in Missouri City last Tuesday evening when a collision involving a police vehicle and another car resulted in two fatalities and injuries. The incident occurred around 8:45 PM near 1655 Cartwright Avenue.
According to initial reports, Missouri City Police Department (MCPD) officers were responding to a robbery in progress when one of their units collided with a vehicle exiting the Dollar Tree parking lot. The occupants of the vehicle, believed to be a mother and her son, tragically lost their lives in the crash. Meanwhile, one officer who was in the patrol vehicle sustained injuries and was rushed to a local trauma center. As of now, there have been no updates on the officer’s condition.
The aftermath of the collision revealed a startling discovery during the investigation. Over two hours after the incident, authorities found a male individual in the back of the patrol vehicle. Emergency responders from Missouri City Fire Department (MCFD) provided medical assistance to the man before transporting him to a medical facility. His current condition remains unknown.
Police Chief [Name] expressed confusion regarding the additional male found in the patrol vehicle, stating that they do not know his identity or how he gained access to the vehicle. The Chief declined to disclose whether the individual was restrained in the back of the patrol car.
The investigation into this tragic incident is ongoing as authorities work to piece together the events leading up to the collision and the circumstances surrounding the unidentified male found in the patrol vehicle.