EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 The El Paso Police Department wants to remind people to avoid distractions while driving, sharing dramatic bodycam video where a distracted driver narrowly missed running over an officer during a traffic stop.<\/p>\n
On Friday, EPPD took to social media to share the video of the close call, describing that the motorcycle officer had just pulled over a driver when a distracted driver slammed into the back of the stopped car– pushing the car about 500 feet forward down the shoulder and miraculously missing the officer.<\/p>\n
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CLOSE CALL: El Paso police officer & driver injured after crash during traffic stop. July 25, 2026. Credit: EPPD via Instagram<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
According to the post, the crash happened on I-10 on July 25. And while the officer, as well as the driver of the stopped car, suffered injuries, EPPD said they were non-life-threatening. <\/p>\n
The distracted driver was cited for “failure to control speed causing a collision.”<\/p>\n
RECOMMENDED: Black bear roams Do\u00f1a Ana, spotted in pecan trees and near Evergreen retirement community<\/a><\/p>\n In the post, EPPD wrote, <\/p>\n This incident is a stark reminder that traffic stops are among the most dangerous parts of an officer’s job. In a matter of seconds, a routine stop nearly turned tragic.When you see emergency lights on the roadside, Move Over or Slow Down. Texas law requires drivers to move over when it is safe to do so or slow significantly if they cannot. Most importantly, stay alert and eliminate distractions behind the wheel.One moment of distraction can change lives.<\/p>\n RECOMMENDED: ‘All lies,’ says woman accused of assault after East El Paso Starbucks viral video<\/a><\/p>\n