Odessa Police Searching for Hit-and-Run Suspect that Hit Police Vehicle

 

ODESSA, TX- The Odessa Police need help in locating a suspect involved in a hit and run crash that injured one police officer, said NewsWest 9.

The crash occurred early on Sunday morning in the 1400 block of South Crane.

NewsWest 9 stated, “We’re told an Odessa Police Department Sergeant was traveling northbound in a marked patrol vehicle when a white 2006 Dodge Ram truck, bearing Texas license plate #BU33876, ran a stop sign at Crane Ave.”

The collision between the Dodge truck and patrol caused the police unit to spin 360 degrees and hit a cinder block fence.

“Authorities said the driver of the truck fled the scene without making any attempt to render aid,” NewsWest 9 said. “Police added that the vehicle isn’t registered in West Texas.”

The Sergeant only suffered minor injuries from the collision.

If anyone has information in regards to this crash, call the Odessa Police Department Traffic Division or Odessa Crime Stoppers at (432) 333-TIPS (8477).

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