A man crashed a stolen 18-wheeler into a Department of Public Safety office, causing multiple injuries. The incident is being investigated as an intentional criminal act.
A man who had been denied a commercial driver’s license crashed a stolen 18-wheeler Friday into a Department of Public Safety office in Brenham, wounding multiple people, including three who were taken to hospitals by helicopter, according to authorities and local officials.
Troopers arrested the man, who was not immediately identified, and said there was no further threat to the community. The number of people injured and the extent of their injuries was not immediately clear., R-Brenham, said no DPS staffers suffered serious injuries but one had been trapped in the office for a period of time.
“According to law enforcement, this appears to be an intentional, criminal act and the Texas Rangers will be leading the investigation,” Kolkhorst wrote on a. “This deliberate, heinous act is a reminder of the dangerous work done by our law enforcement and licensing agencies that work to provide public safety and services. Please join me in praying for the innocent victims and their families at this time.
“He returned today with intent to harm,” Keough said. “Continued prayers for the DPS staff, troopers and civilians affected.”Disclosure: Facebook has been a financial supporter of The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that is funded in part by donations from members, foundations and corporate sponsors. Financial supporters play no role in the Tribune's journalism. Find a completeIndependent Texas reporting needs your support.
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