Check Out This Reckless Driver Slamming Into Houston SWAT Officer

This is starting to seem like just another day in Houston.

ANOTHER WRECKELSS DAY IN HOUSTON

A person driving a Lexus approached train tracks as the crossing arms were down and red flashing lights were engaged. The driver ignored the lights and recklessly swerved around the crossing arms.

After the erratic driver weaseled its way around the train tracks, it ignored traffic lights in an intersection nearby. The Lexus blew past the red light and crashed head-on with a SWAT vehicle.

Sean Teare, head of the Vehicular Division in Harris County, explained that the Swat officer was driving through a green light in the intersection when the Lexus slammed into it. 

THE GRUESOME VIDEO FOOTAGE

Footage from the gruesome scene showed severe damage to both vehicles involved. The passenger in the Lexus suffered serious injuries and was taken to a hospital. The SWAT officer reported having chest pains and was taken to a hospital.

Speeding, intoxication, and cell phone distraction were not believed to be a factor. The driver of the Lexus could face a second-degree felony and up to 20 years in prison.

ANOTHER GRUESOME WRECK IN SAN ANTONIO

Another horrific crash took place in San Antonio this week after an 18-wheeler carrying cables lost control, flipped, and burst into flames. 

An Army medic nearby heard the wreck and bolted towards the scene. He leaped into action and began trying to find the passenger after the driver escaped the flames. 

Unfortunately, the passenger could not be located and the truck became engulfed in flames. You can read more about this heartbreaking story HERE.