Houston – Officer Directing Traffic Struck by Car on Richmond Avenue

Houston law enforcement officials are conducting an investigation about an auto collision which involved a police officer on Richmond Avenue in the Galleria area.

At around 12:48 p.m., local troopers responded to a pedestrian accident on Richmond Ave near Post Oak Boulevard, last Sunday. According to initial reports, an officer was seen directing traffic on the said location when he was struck by an undescribed vehicle. The force of the impact injured the officer whose name has not been released. He was rushed to Southwest Memorial Hospital where he was listed in unknown condition. He is expected to make a full recovery.

No one else was reportedly injured from the crash.

Details surrounding the crash were not immediately disclosed as the investigation is still in progress.

Our deepest sympathies go out to the families of the injured victims. We are hoping and praying for their fast recovery.

Car collisions are extremely prevalent in Texas. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, one person is getting injured in approximately two minutes. Unfortunately, despite the government’s aggressive efforts to educate drivers about safety, the cases of speeding, driving under the influence, and negligence are still on the rise. In fact, most of the common causes of accidents in the state are due to the driver’s lack of awareness and precaution.

Knowing the statistics helps us to be more aware of how our choices can affect other people’s lives. For instance, driving while under the influence of alcohol and illegal drugs dramatically increases your risk of being involved in a crash by roughly 16% and 24%, respectively. While these cases are extremely dangerous, these can be prevented by making the right decisions. So before hitting the road, know that car accidents leave scars and trauma that can be devastating for the victims. For this reason, it is important that you take all the necessary precautions to avoid it.