Officer Vidal Lopez Injured in Crash Involving Train on Fulton Street [Houston, TX]

HPD Officer Vidal Lopez Hospitalized in Houston Train Crash on Fulton Street

 
HOUSTON, TX (December 21, 2022) – 42-year-old Vidal Lopez is in critical condition following a crash involving a train on Fulton Street on Wednesday morning, December 7.

According to authorities, the accident took place around 7:00 a.m. in the 6700 block of Fulton Street at Bennington Street. Initial reports revealed that Lopez was on his way to work when a train north of Houston struck his personal vehicle.

Officials stated that Lopez attempted to avoid the train by turning toward the railroad arms but failed to do so in time. His vehicle turned over on its side, police said.

Lopez was believed to have suffered a heart attack and underwent surgery. Medical personnel took him to Memorial Hermann Hospital where his condition remains critical.

No other details are currently available.

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