Major Crash on Beltway 8: Two Deputies Injured by Suspected Drunk Driver

Crash Details and Initial Impact

• 💥 A major crash occurred on Beltway 8 near Ella, involving a truck and three patrol cars.
• 🚨 The incident began when a truck rammed into a patrol car, which then collided with two other patrol cars, closing down the toll road.
• 🤕 Two deputies were outside their vehicles when struck by the truck; one was lifeflighted to Memorial Hermann, and the other was transported by ground.

Suspected Impairment and Other Injuries

• 🚗 The driver of the truck that initiated the crash is believed to be intoxicated, showing several signs of impairment.
• 🩸 Authorities are seeking a warrant to draw the driver's blood for testing.
• 🚶 A third person, who was in the back of one of the patrol cars, was also transported to the hospital for injuries.

Investigation and Traffic Impact

• 🔍 The crash is under major investigation, with accident investigators and drones on the scene.
• 🚧 The eastbound lanes of the toll road just before Ella were closed, causing significant traffic disruptions.
• ⚠️ Drivers are advised to avoid the area while the investigation is ongoing.