HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A METRO police sergeant is recovering after being seriously injured in a motorcycle crash while helping with a funeral escort in the Pearland area on Wednesday afternoon.
Crash Details
According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the crash happened at the intersection of Cullen Boulevard and Fellows Road, just south of the Sam Houston Tollway. Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded quickly to the scene.
The sergeant, who was riding a motorcycle, was part of a funeral procession heading south on Cullen when the collision occurred. Investigators said there was a gap in the procession, and a car attempted to turn, colliding with the motorcycle.
Injuries and Condition
The sergeant sustained serious injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital. Sheriff Gonzalez later confirmed that he was in stable condition and is expected to survive.
“He has a long road ahead of him,” Major Anthony McConnell of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office told reporters at the scene.
Investigation Underway
The sergeant was off duty at the time but was assisting with the funeral escort. Investigators are now reconstructing the crash to determine exactly what happened and whether criminal charges may be filed.
Traffic Impacts
Following the crash, southbound lanes of Cullen Boulevard were shut down at Presidents Drive, with traffic diverted through a nearby neighborhood. Northbound lanes remained open.
A routine funeral escort turned tragic when a METRO police sergeant was struck during a procession in Harris County. Though he faces a long recovery, authorities say he is stable and expected to survive.
The investigation into what caused the crash is still underway, and deputies continue to manage traffic in the area as the community waits for updates.
