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2 DWI arrests after drivers crash into Precinct 5 patrol units at Katy Freeway closure
By Click2Houston
· July 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Two suspected drunk drivers were arrested after, authorities say, they plowed into Harris County Constable Precinct 5 patrol vehicles during a nighttime closure on the westbound Katy Freeway near Westgreen Boulevard.Deputies with Precinct 5’s Toll Road Division were already on scene for a separate h
Key takeaway Deputies with Precinct 5’s Toll Road Division were already on scene for a separate hazard—a stranded commercial motor vehicle leaking fuel across the roadway—when the two crashes happened.
Why this matters in Willis
The recent incidents on the Katy Freeway serve as a stark reminder for Montgomery County residents, who frequently commute to Houston, of the dangers of driving while intoxicated and the importance of exercising caution when approaching emergency scenes. As part of the greater Houston metro, Willis residents are likely familiar with the Katy Freeway and may have been affected by the closure. The fact that two drivers disregarded the active emergency scene and struck patrol vehicles is particularly concerning, given the presence of flashing emergency lights and visible law enforcement vehicles. This incident highlights the need for drivers to be aware of Texas' Move Over or Slow Down law, which requires them to change lanes or slow down when approaching stopped emergency vehicles with lights activated. As Willis residents travel to and from Houston, they should be mindful of this law and give first responders room to work safely, especially in situations like the one that occurred on the Katy Freeway.
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Category: safety Published: July 6, 2026 Source: Click2Houston Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Two suspected drunk drivers were arrested after, authorities say, they plowed into Harris County Constable Precinct 5 patrol vehicles during a nighttime closure on the westbound Katy Freeway near Westgreen Boulevard.Deputies with Precinct 5’s Toll Road Division were already on scene for a separate h
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