A pedestrian was taken to a local hospital following a collision with a Dallas police officer's patrol vehicle late Thursday night. The Dallas Police Department confirmed the incident, which occurred in the 7600 block of Denton Drive.
According to department records, officers responded to the scene at approximately 10:50 p.m. after receiving a call regarding a significant accident involving a city equipment vehicle. Upon arrival, authorities determined that a Dallas officer had struck a pedestrian in that area.
Dallas Fire-Rescue personnel transported the victim to a nearby medical facility. While the initial condition was not specified, police stated that the individual was stable. The name of the pedestrian has not been released.
The department indicated that an investigation into the circumstances of the crash is currently underway. Further details regarding the cause of the accident or the specific actions of the officer involved have not yet been provided.
