Laredo, TX — January 9, 2026, an officer was injured as the result of an alleged drunk driver accident around 7:00 a.m. along Highway 359.
Investigators said that the accident happened just off the corner of the TX-359 and Bob Bullock Loop.
According to officials, a Laredo Police officer was conducting a traffic stop along TX-359 at the time. While doing so, authorities say an allegedly drunk driver crashed into the patrol vehicle. The officer sustained injuries as a result.
Police say they arrested the alleged drunk driver for DWI. Additional details are unavailable at this time.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
If it’s true alcohol led to this accident, charging the alleged drunk driver may just be the first step of many. For example, did authorities find out where the alcohol came from?
In Texas, alcohol providers, including restaurants and gas stations, can be responsible if they over-serve someone, and it leads to people getting hurt. But if all of the focus stays at the crash scene, those negligent alcohol providers may fly under the radar.
Whether it’s an ordinary member of the public or an officer putting their life on the line to keep our roads safe, victims deserve to know there’s going to be accountability after a crash like this. That includes any accomplices who may not be obvious at the crash scene itself.
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