HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - Harris County Sheriff's Office is investigating a major crash involving a deputy patrol vehicle in northwest Harris County.

Deputy patrol vehicle hit from behind

What we know:

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says a deputy was in the 22300 block of State Highway 249 helping a disabled vehicle.

While standing outside his patrol vehicle, the deputy noticed another vehicle quickly approaching him, officials said.

According to Gonzalez, the female driver hit the back of the deputy's patrol vehicle. She was taken to the hospital in critical condition. The deputy was not injured.

The sheriff's office says lanes could be closed for an hour or more as northbound lanes are shut down.

The Source: Sheriff Ed Gonzalez on X. Crime and Public Safety Harris County

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