HOUSTON, Texas \u2013 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.<\/p>\n
The most recent crash happened Sunday night in Midtown, where neighbors say dangerous driving has become a growing concern.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The two men inside the car and the two officers were taken to the hospital. All are expected to recover.<\/p>\n
Residents in the area told KPRC 2 the intersection has long been a problem spot, close to U.S. 59 and within walking distance of several bars in Midtown.<\/p>\n
This crash comes less than 24 hours after another HPD officer was hurt in a suspected DWI crash on Sunday morning in the Heights. That incident happened around 2:30 a.m. on TC Jester near White Oak Bayou. Both the driver and the officer were taken to the hospital. HPD has not yet released an update on their conditions.<\/p>\n
In total, six people were injured in the two crashes.<\/p>\n
KPRC 2 has reached out to HPD for more information on the officers and the suspected impaired drivers. <\/p>\n
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