Dangerous Encounter: White Challenger Rams Police Car & Flees Scene

Robinson, Texas - The Robinson Police Department has requested the assistance of the public in locating a white Dodge Challenger that was involved in a very serious hit-and-run.

🚔 Officer Safety: A Growing Concern

The Robinson Police Department said that the challenger intentionally struck a Robinson Patrol Unit and then left. The department said that the Challenger would be easily identifiable as it will have extensive damage to its front end.

📊 Disturbing Statistics on Police Crashes

There were 29 fatal crashes involving law enforcement vehicles in the course of their duties in 2024. That is an increase of 48% in traffic-related fatalities involving law enforcement officers from the previous year. Texas consistently finds itself among the states with the most frequent occupant fatalities in law enforcement vehicles in traffic crashes. These statistics tend to show the inherent dangers of law enforcement and the need for public safety.

⚖️ Texas Hit-and-Run Penalties Without Injury

The legal penalties for hit-and-run incidents in Texas can vary greatly depending on the result of the crash. If you leave the scene of an accident that resulted in property damage no more than $200 then it could be considered a Class C Misdemeanor with a fine of up to $500. If the property damage exceeds $200 then it could be deemed a Class B Misdemeanor which can result in a fine as much as $2,000 as well as jail time up to 180 days.

⚖️ Texas Hit-and-Run Penalties for Accidents that Cause Injury

Leaving the scene of an accident that causes serious bodily injury is a third-degree felony with punishment ranging from a minimum of 2 years to a maximum of 10 years and/or a fine up to $10,000. A hit and run involving someone's death is treated as a second-degree Felony and carries a term of Imprisonment from 2-20 years and/or a fine up to $10,000.