The Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office said the driver took off from the crash but was later stopped by another deputy about a half mile away with heavy front-end damage to her car.
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The scene unfolded just after 5 a.m. The constable's office added the deputy was rushed to the hospital, where she was stabilized.
The driver accused of the hit-and-run crash was identified as Emily Garcia, according to investigators. They said she underwent standardized field sobriety tests after she displayed several signs of intoxication.
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She was then arrested and later booked into the Harris County Jail on driving while intoxicated and failure to stop and render aid counts. Her bond was not immediately disclosed.