NewsWFLA News Channel 8August 3, 2026Hillsborough
Texas police officer narrowly avoids collision during traffic stop
A police officer in Texas narrowly escaped injury after a distracted driver struck a vehicle the officer had pulled over for speeding. The incident was recorded on bodycam footage on July 25 at approximately 9 a.m.
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The incident highlights the risks faced by law enforcement during roadside traffic stops and the potential consequences of distracted driving.
Key Facts
- A police officer was conducting a traffic stop for a speeding violation on a freeway.
- The incident occurred on July 25 shortly before 9 a.m.
- A distracted driver struck the vehicle that the officer had pulled over.
- The officer narrowly avoided being struck by the vehicle.
- The event was captured on the officer's bodycam footage.
Who's Mentioned
other60“The speed limit in miles per hour for the zone where the stop occurred.”locationTexas“Location where the traffic stop took place.”location10 Freeway“The location where the traffic stop and subsequent collision occurred.”organizationEl Paso Police Department“The law enforcement agency involved in the traffic stop and reporting the incide”other85“The speed in miles per hour the stopped driver was traveling.”