HOUSTON (KIAH) — Several Harris County deputies have been taken to the hospital following a fatal accident that occurred this morning around 4:00 a.m. at the N. Sam Houston Tollway and Ella Blvd. According to reports, a drunk driver was involved. Constable Mark Hermann of HCSO Precinct 4 wrote the following message on his X account:

Details: Two deputies are currently hospitalized after an alleged drunk driver crashed into their patrol vehicle while conducting an investigation into a pedestrian walking across lanes on the highway. One of the deputies was taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital via Life Flight.

NOTE: Traffic is currently being diverted from the highway onto the feeder roads. If you are in the area at this time, please take alternate routes on your morning commute.

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