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Deputy run over during traffic stop continues to recover months after crash
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· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The driver, a 27-year-old man from Eagle Lake, Texas, was arrested and charged with several offenses, including aggravated assault of a public servant.
A sheriff's deputy in Texas is recovering at home after being seriously injured during a traffic stop. The incident occurred when the deputy was run over by a fleeing driver. The deputy, who was hurt earlier this year, is undergoing weekly doctor visits and has upcoming surgery.
The driver, a 27-year-old man from Eagle Lake, Texas, was arrested and charged with several offenses, including aggravated assault of a public servant. He remains in custody. Further details about the incident and the deputy's condition are available from the source, including the deputy's identity and the events surrounding the traffic stop.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 7, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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