3 Houston police officers injured in 2 suspected DWI crashes less than 24 hours apart, HPD says

HOUSTON, Texas – Three Houston police officers are recovering after being injured in two suspected drunken-driving crashes less than a day apart, one in Midtown and another in the Heights.

The most recent crash happened Sunday night in Midtown, where neighbors say dangerous driving has become a growing concern.

Houston police say an HPD unit was hit around 10:45 p.m. at the intersection of Chenevert and Tuam after a driver blew through a stop sign. Investigators said the driver and his passenger both admitted to having a drink earlier in the night…

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