Two Texas Deputies Injured Rescued After Semi Crashes Into Patrol Car

Two Lubbock County sheriff's deputies were seriously injured while assisting a stranded motorist on an overpass along Interstate 27 when a semi-truck crashed into their patrol vehicle, pinning them between the vehicle and the guardrail. One deputy was left dangling over the edge of the overpass with his foot trapped, but quick-thinking bystanders from a nearby gas station intervened, using a ladder and their own efforts to secure and rescue him. The deputies, along with a civilian who sustained minor injuries, are expected to recover, and the incident remains under investigation by the Lubbock Police Department’s Major Crash Unit. Officials expressed gratitude to the good Samaritans who helped until first responders arrived and reminded drivers to slow down and move over when encountering stopped vehicles on roadways. Video footage captured by witnesses has circulated showing the dramatic rescue, highlighting the community's swift response during the emergency. The Lubbock County Sheriff's Office publicly thanked the citizens for their support during the incident.