The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers are investigating a motorcycle crash on state Highway 62, near County Road 3147, that occurred today, January 24, 2025.
The preliminary crash investigation indicates that at approximately 1:05 p.m., a wide load was traveling south and being escorted by two motorcycle police officers, with emergency lights and sirens on. The two motorcycle police officers were traveling south in the northbound lane and diverting northbound traffic onto the north shoulder, to allow room for the wide load. It is reported that a Toyota pickup was traveling north and struck one of the motorcycles head-on.
The involved police officer was transported to St. Elizabeth Hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. Their information is not immediately available.
The driver of the Toyota was not injured. Their information is not immediately available.
This is an ongoing investigation and no further information is available.
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