An 18-wheeler crashed into the Texas Department of Public Safety office in Brenham, resulting in one fatality and several injuries. The incident occurred during a police chase involving the stolen vehicle. The suspect has been apprehended by the Washington County Sheriff's Department.
One person has died and multiple people were injured when an 18-wheeler crashed into the Texas Department of Public Safety office in Brenham, officials say."This is a sad day for DPS and all who were involved," said Sgt. Justin Ruiz, of the Texas Department of Public Safety.According to Texas DPS , 42-year-old Clenard Parker allegedly crashed an 18-wheeler on Friday morning while being pursued by a Washington County sheriff's deputy and other law enforcement agencies.
"Our hearts go out to the families of everybody involved but my cousin suffered from bad mental illness, and he just snapped."Edmond says his cousin lived alone in this trailer in Chappell Hill."He's never been a violent person," Edmond said. "Check his record."Parker's criminal history goes back to 1999 and contains mostly misdemeanor criminal trespass, as well as arson and prohibited weapons.
Texas DPS Office Crash 18-Wheeler Fatality Injuries Police Chase Stolen Vehicle Suspect Apprehended
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