News: APD officer critically injured in FM 969 truck crash

AUSTIN, TX- An Austin Police Department officer was responding to a call early Wednesday when he crashed into a tractor-trailer on FM 969, according to KVUE.

At approximately 2:00am, the officer was responding to an urgent call when he collided with a tractor trailer making a U-turn on FM 969 near Decker Lane. He was transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. The road in the area was closed until 10:00am that day. No other information on any injuries or the crash has been released at this time.

We will continue to monitor for updates.

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