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Houston police officer critically injured after serious car crash

A Houston Police officer who responded to a single-car accident in the southbound lanes of Interstate 45 on Saturday was hit by two passing cars.  The officer, Lloyd Morrison, 51, was injured when pinned against a fire truck on Gulf Freeway after his patrol car was struck by the two vehicles.

The first driver to hit Morrison was Moroof Kareen, 28.  Kareen hit Morrison’s patrol car, and when Morrison got out of the vehicle to inspect the damage his car was hit again.  The second driver, Richard Sandoval, 22, was driving a Ford Escort that spun after hitting the patrol car and pinned Morrison against the fire truck.

 As a result of the accident Morrison suffered broken legs and serious injuries to his right arm.  He underwent surgery on Sunday and is currently in critical but stable condition.  The injuries he suffered will require extensive rehabilitation to heal properly.

Kareem is free on $500 bond after being charged with a misdemeanor DUI, and officials plan to charge Sandoval with intoxication assault.

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