Driver allegedly runs red light at Scott Street and crashes into HPD patrol car
ABC Channel 13 News is reporting yet another car accident involving an HPD vehicle. On this occasion a driver allegedly ran a red light at the intersection of Scott Street and the South 610 Loop at around 3:30am, crashing into the front of a marked HPD patrol car. The driver of the SUV was taken into custody for traffic violations and the report indicates the police officers were not seriously hurt. Two female passengers in the SUV were taken to be checked out at the hospital.
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