Caught on camera: State trooper severely injured in Texas crash

Saturday, December 28, 2019
State trooper severely injured in crash caught on camera
A television news photographer was covering an earlier crash when it happened right in front of him.

LUBBOCK, Texas -- It was a routine accident scene Friday afternoon where first responders worked to clear a crash on a foggy west Texas highway.



In the blink of an eye, that accident scene turned much more gruesome as an 18-wheeler appears, barreling into cars before sliding onto its side and injuring a state trooper.



The crash was caught on camera by a television news photographer from KCBD-TV. The Texas Dept. of Public Safety trooper is seen running for safety as the trailer crushes the cab of an F-150.



The trooper and an occupant in the pickup were both taken to a hospital. Both are expected to survive.



CNN contributed to this report.