HPD K-9 Unit Overturned in Downtown Houston Collision En Route to Pursuit

A Houston police K-9 officer was hurt in a crash in Downtown Houston around midnight Saturday. The officer had been responding to assist units involved in a pursuit near Allen Parkway and Dunlavy Street.

Crash details

Police say the patrol vehicle was headed south on Smith Street. A civilian car traveling west on Pease Street collided with the patrol unit. The patrol vehicle flipped and rolled for nearly an entire block.

Some accounts described the incident as the HPD K-9 unit overturned during a downtown Houston collision while en route to assist in a pursuit. The officer reportedly had lights and sirens activated at the time.

Injuries and on-scene actions

The officer managed to radio his location after the crash. He also checked on the occupants of the other vehicle before emergency crews arrived. He was taken to a nearby hospital and is believed to be in stable condition.

The department transported the police K-9 for evaluation as a precaution. Two other people inside the civilian vehicle were also taken to local hospitals. Their conditions were not immediately released.

Investigation and response

HPD Vehicular Crimes and DWI units responded to the scene. The crash remains under investigation by Houston police. No charges or citations had been announced at the time of reporting.

Filmogaz.com will update this report as officials release more information. Readers can expect further details as the investigation continues.