Suspect tased after running across Highway 290 after almost hitting state trooper, DPS says

Updated 2 hours ago
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A suspect is in custody following a traffic incident involving a Texas State Trooper, according to the Department of Public Safety.

The incident happened near Highway 290 just after 1 p.m.

According to DPS, the trooper was on regular patrol when the suspect almost hit her. The trooper then attempted to stop the suspect, but the suspect's car struck a concrete barrier, officials said.

Officials said the man then tried to run across the highway, leading to the trooper trying to tase them. Eventually, the suspect surrendered after being seen getting dragged off the roadway by troopers. They were taken to the hospital for minor injuries.

It is possible that the suspect may have been intoxicated, officials said.



SkyEye13 headed to the scene, which was eventually moved to a nearby gas station in Waller. Officers were seen searching through the suspect's car, which DPS said is protocol. An ABC13 crew at the scene captured the moment, the suspect's car had been towed away.

It is unclear whether charges, if any, would be filed against the suspect.

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