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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 Limited information is available about the ongoing case, but it is known that Fletcher has a prior arrest record, with a previous booking in Brazos County in 2020.
A sheriff's deputy is recovering at home after being seriously injured during a traffic stop. The incident occurred in Austin County, where the deputy was run over by a fleeing driver. The deputy, who continues to undergo weekly medical check-ups, is expected to undergo surgery soon.
The driver, Jartaviuss Jaquan Fletcher, 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.
Limited information is available about the ongoing case, but it is known that Fletcher has a prior arrest record, with a previous booking in Brazos County in 2020.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 7, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
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