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21-09-2026
A motorcycle officer with the Roanoke Police Department was critically injured in a crash early Sunday morning, September 20, 2026, while pursuing a fleeing suspect in North Texas.
Key details of the incident:
The Cause: Roanoke police officers were conducting traffic enforcement along State Highway 114 following several complaints regarding speeding motorcyclists tied to an event near the Texas Motor Speedway.
The Pursuit: An officer on a police motorcycle attempted to pull over a speeding motorcyclist. Instead of stopping, the rider fled.
The Crash: During the chase along State Highway 114, just west of Interstate 35W, both the officer’s motorcycle and the fleeing motorcycle collided with a 2023 Ford Transit van.
Condition and Custody: The officer was transported to a local hospital and listed in critical condition. The fleeing motorcyclistidentified as a 26-year-old man from Lawton, Oklahomawas placed into custody and also hospitalized for injuries sustained in the crash.
Investigation: The roadway remained closed until around 6:00 a.m. while crash investigators diagrammed and processed the scene. The Northlake Police Department is leading the investigation and preparing applicable criminal charges.