In the early hours of September 27, 2024, at approximately 2:50 AM, a Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) trooper was struck by a vehicle while conducting a traffic stop on southbound Highway 249 near Upland Willow in Houston. The suspect, responsible for hitting the trooper, fled the scene immediately, driving about a block before abandoning the vehicle and attempting to escape on foot.
Authorities, including deputies in the area, quickly responded and were able to locate the fleeing suspect. The individual was apprehended and taken into custody without further incident. The suspect was transported to a local facility for processing.
The injured trooper was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital by ground. There are currently no updates regarding the trooper’s condition. The incident is under investigation, and authorities are expected to provide further details as they become available.