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DWI suspect strikes HPD patrol unit during hit-and-run crash, police say

The witness was able to track down the suspect, who was then taken into custody by Houston police.

HOUSTON — A DWI suspect was arrested after police say they crashed into a Houston Police Department officer during a hit-and-run crash.

The incident happened at around 1:20 a.m. Monday morning at E. Little York near the North Freeway.

Police said the HPD officer was stopped at a light when the suspect attempted to make a left turn and hit the officer's cruiser.

The officer attempted to stop the vehicle, but the suspect sped away from the scene. HPD said a witness was able to continue following the suspect and alerted police to his location.

The suspect was then stopped without incident. Police said they administered a field sobriety test which the suspect failed.

Neither the suspect or the police officer were injured in the accident, according to Houston police.

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