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UPDATE 3:13 PM PT
According to authorities, one person died and 13 others were injured in the crash. The driver of the stolen truck, who has since been identified as 42-year-old Clenard Parker, was uninjured and has since been taken into custody.
PUBLISHED 11:58 AM PT
Police have reported multiple serious injuries after a stolen 18-wheeler crashed into the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) office in Brenham on Friday.
#Breaking – A commercial motor vehicle ran into the Brenham DPS Office, and there are reports of multiple serious injuries. PIO is headed to the scene. Please stay clear of the area as investigators and medical personnel respond to the area. Updates will be provided here.— TxDPS – Southeast Texas Region (@TxDPSSoutheast) April 12, 2024
DPS officials stated that Texas Rangers were probing the incident, revealing that the driver deliberately rammed the vehicle into their Brenham office.
The incident was intentional and “done by the suspect who was denied a CDL (Commercial Driver License) yesterday” Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough said.
“He returned today with intent to harm. Continued prayers for the DPS staff, troopers and civilians affected,” Keough said.
We can confirm that the Texas Rangers are investigating this incident. A suspect has been arrested and there is no further threat to the community. Additional resources are en route to assist. Please continue to avoid the area. https://t.co/i1ur36ZcaM— TxDPS – Southeast Texas Region (@TxDPSSoutheast) April 12, 2024
At least sixteen people were injured, three people critically. Those who were critically injured were airlifted to the Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in stable condition.
The driver of the semi-truck is in custody. Local reports suggest he was being chased by law enforcement at the time of the crash.