Suspected drunk driver strikes APD patrol vehicle on I-35 Sunday morning, injuring officer

Published
June 15, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Austin, Texas
I-35
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Incident type
Crash, DUI

Summary

Dui Crash Austin Texas in Austin, Texas: A 23‐year‐old man struck the rear of an Austin Police Department patrol vehicle on northbound I-35 near Howard Lane at about 5:26 a.m. The impact caused the patrol car to spin and come to rest perpendicular to traffic lanes, injuring the officer inside. The driver was arrested for driving while intoxicated and booked into Travis County Jail.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed officer Unknown Injured
Zaire Brisbane Driver Unknown

Original reporting

Suspected drunk driver strikes APD patrol vehicle on I-35 Sunday morning, injuring officer

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