The collision was reported around 5:10 a.m. on April 19 at the intersection of Bristol Road and FM 1472.
Webb County, TX – A deputy was injured early Sunday morning in a hit-and-run accident in Webb County, according to the authorities.
The collision was reported around 5:10 a.m. on April 19 at the intersection of Bristol Road and FM 1472.
Authorities said a patrol unit was stopped at a red light when it was rear-ended by a vehicle that was traveling on FM 1472.
The vehicle fled the scene after the accident, later returned at a high rate of speed, lost control, and crashed in a nearby parking lot, where it was found unoccupied. The driver, 42-year-old Raul Herrera Jr., was located near the scene and charged with accident involving serious bodily injury, evading arrest or detention with a vehicle, evading arrest or detention, driving while intoxicated, and reckless driving. He was booked into Webb County Jail and released on April 21 after posting bonds totaling $37,000.
The deputy in the patrol vehicle was taken to a local hospital in stable condition.
The authorities are investigating the accident.
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