A driver struck a Hays County sheriff's patrol vehicle during a traffic stop on I-35 early Wednesday morning and fled the scene. The crash occurred just after midnight while a deputy conducted a traffic stop on the highway.
Where
Interstate 35, Hays County
When
Early Wednesday morning, Oct. 21, 2026, just after midnight
Hays County Sheriff's OfficeReported the incident and tracked down the driver
San Marcos Police DepartmentOfficers who assisted in tracking down the driver
The facts
The crash happened just after midnight during a traffic stop on I-35.1
Video showed the driver hitting the patrol vehicle, nearly striking the deputy and the pulled-over vehicle.1
Deputies tracked down the driver with help from San Marcos police officers nearby.1
The driver's name and charges were not released by the sheriff's office.1
Texas Transportation Code Section 545.157 requires drivers to move out of the adjacent lane or slow to 20 mph below posted speed limit when approaching stopped emergency vehicles.1
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Hays County Sheriff's Office A driver allegedly struck the patrol vehicle during a traffic stop.1
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Driver accused of hitting Hays County patrol car on I-35, fleeing scene
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