HPD Officer Injured in Crash on Clay Road and Gessner Road [Houston, TX]

Police Investigate Crash on Clay Road and Gessner Road in Houston

HOUSTON, TX (July 2, 2026)— A Houston Police Department officer was hospitalized early Wednesday morning after a crash on Clay Road and Gessner Road, involving a patrol vehicle in northwest Houston.

According to police, the collision happened at about 1:40 a.m. at the intersection of Clay Road and Gessner Road.

Investigators said an HPD patrol vehicle was traveling westbound on Clay Road when another vehicle struck it at the intersection.

Emergency responders transported the officer to a hospital with minor injuries.

Police detained the driver of the other vehicle. Authorities said the driver is being evaluated for a possible driving while intoxicated offense.

Investigators continue to examine the circumstances that led to the crash. Officials have not released additional details.

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