Authorities say crash happened on I-10 near Eldridge Parkway on Saturday morning
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HOUSTON – An off-duty Fort Bend County Sheriff’s deputy is in critical but stable condition after being struck by a vehicle while helping a stranded motorist, authorities said.
The sheriff’s office said around 3:40 a.m. Saturday, FBCSO Deputy Lewis was hit by a passing vehicle as he was helping a stranded motorist on I-10 near Eldridge Parkway in Houston. The striking vehicle fled the scene.
Investigators said Deputy Lewis was in his personal vehicle when he pulled over to help.
Deputy Lewis was taken to a nearby hospital where authorities listed him in “critical but stable condition.”
The Houston Police Department is investigating the incident. They do not have information on a suspect at this time.
“Our hearts and prayers are with Deputy Lewis and his family,” the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office said in a social media post.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the HPD Vehicular Crimes Division at (713) 247-4072 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers of Houston at (713) 222-TIPS.
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