December 7, 2022 - Houston police are investigating a crash at 6800 Fulton Street about 6:50 a.m. today.

The victim, Vidal Lopez, 42, a Senior Houston Police Officer, was transported to Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center in critical condition.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant K. Harris and Officer T. Riley reported:

Officer Lopez was driving a black Jeep Wrangler southbound at the above address. Witnesses stated he drove around another vehicle and then went around the crossing gate arms in front of the train tracks. The Jeep was then struck by the train traveling eastbound, causing the Jeep to spin and flip onto its side. Paramedics were called and transported Officer Lopez to the hospital. The investigation is continuing.