HCSO deputy hospitalized after crash in East Downtown, authorities say

Updated 3 hours ago
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy is hospitalized after being involved in a crash in East Downtown, according to authorities.

The Houston Police Department said that the crash happened at around 2:05 p.m. on Tuesday.

SkyEye13 was overhead at the scene along the Gulf Freeway heading northbound to US Highway 59 and State Highway 288.

HCSO said that it will lead the crash investigation.

An investigation is ongoing as it remains unclear what led to the wreck and the severity of the deputy's injuries.
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