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Drunk driver hits Laredo police cruiser at active crash scene
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Alex Cano , as published by KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· July 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The events began with a three-vehicle collision in the northbound lanes of Bob Bullock Loop and Del Mar Boulevard. A series of incidents occurred at a north side intersection in Laredo, resulting in damage to a patrol unit and an arrest for drunk driving.
A series of incidents occurred at a north side intersection in Laredo , resulting in damage to a patrol unit and an arrest for drunk driving. The events began with a three-vehicle collision in the northbound lanes of Bob Bullock Loop and Del Mar Boulevard. One driver was injured and taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
While police were working the scene, a pickup truck struck a patrol unit. The officer inside was not hurt, but the cruiser was damaged. The driver of the pickup truck was arrested for drunk driving.
Further details about the incidents are available from local news sources, including the events leading up to the arrest and the current status of the injured driver.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News ·
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