MALAKOFF, Texas — A Henderson County Sheriff's Office vehicle was hit during a routine traffic stop on the morning of Saturday, September 30, 2023.
MALAKOFF, Texas — A Henderson County Sheriff's Office vehicle was hit during a routine traffic stop on the morning of Saturday, September 30, 2023.
The patrol unit was on a traffic stop just outside of Malakoff when it was rear-ended by another vehicle, causing the police vehicle to become airborne, police say.
Remarkably, all occupants from all vehicles involved in the collision managed to walk away unscathed, despite substantial damage to the vehicles.
The department issued a statement following the incident, urging motorists to exercise caution when approaching emergency vehicles on the road.
"When you see an emergency vehicle on the side of the road please slow down and move over! It's not only State law but it's the right thing to do!" the statement read.
The department also expressed its relief over the incident, stating, "We were extremely lucky this morning!"