Conroe, TX – A Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office sergeant was hospitalized Tuesday morning after a distracted driver rear-ended his marked patrol vehicle on Highway 249, officials confirmed.
According to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, deputies had responded to a traffic hazard involving a stalled vehicle in the highway’s main lanes when the crash occurred. The sergeant’s patrol unit, with its emergency lights activated, was struck from behind by another vehicle.
Both the sergeant and the other driver were transported by ambulance to nearby hospitals. Authorities say the sergeant remains in stable condition.
The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating the incident. Sheriff Rand Henderson’s command staff responded to the scene to support the injured deputy and his family.
“This incident serves as a powerful reminder of the dangers our deputies face daily while serving the public,” Sheriff Henderson said in a statement. “Please remember to slow down and move over when you see law enforcement vehicles on the side of the road—it saves lives.”
Officials expressed gratitude to first responders from the Montgomery County Hospital District, Tomball Police Department, Texas DPS, and neighboring constable offices for their assistance.
No further updates have been released as of Tuesday afternoon.
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