LAMPASAS COUNTY, Texas — A Texas Highway Patrol unit was involved in a crash Friday night on U.S. Highway 190 near County Road 3068 in Lampasas County.

TxDOT said the crash happened at 11:18 p.m. The trooper had stopped in the center turn lane, preparing to make a U-turn to pursue a reported reckless driver.

According to TxDOT, the truck driver stated that he thought the patrol unit was another vehicle entering his lane and hit the brakes. The truck’s brakes locked, causing the vehicle to jack-knife and collide with the patrol unit.

Neither the trooper nor the truck driver sustained major injuries. Authorities say the crash investigation is ongoing, and a full report is available at Texas.gov.

TxDOT emphasized the incident serves as a reminder of the daily risks Texas Department of Pub

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