Update: One person is dead and two are in critical condition.
At least 16 people were injured after a driver of a stolen 18-wheeler intentionally plowed into the Texas Department of Safety building on Friday morning.
Police said it happened around 10:41 am.
Three of the victims had to be airlifted to a hospital.
According to reports, the driver, identified as 42-year-old Clenard Parker, was recently denied a commercial license.
#Breaking – A commercial motor vehicle ran into the Brenham DPS Office, and there are reports of multiple serious injuries.
PIO is headed to the scene.
Please stay clear of the area as investigators and medical personnel respond to the area.
Updates will be provided here.
— TxDPS – Southeast Texas Region (@TxDPSSoutheast) April 12, 2024
The driver was taken into custody.
We can confirm that the Texas Rangers are investigating this incident. A suspect has been arrested and there is no further threat to the community.
Additional resources are en route to assist.
Please continue to avoid the area. https://t.co/i1ur36ZcaM
— TxDPS – Southeast Texas Region (@TxDPSSoutheast) April 12, 2024
KTRK reported:
Texas Department of Public Safety officials are reporting at least 16 injuries after they say a stolen 18-wheeler crashed into one of their offices on Friday.
According to officials from Texas DPS – Southeast Texas Region, the vehicle intentionally ran into the Brenham DPS Office at about 10:41 a.m.
SkyEye video shows extensive damage to the front of the office and 18-wheeler.
Of the more than a dozen people injured, DPS said three were flown to the hospital in critical condition.
The suspected driver of the 18-wheeler was arrested at the scene and refused treatment, officials said.
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