In a message posted on Facebook on Sunday, Deer Park police showed a video of the accident between a driver in the wrong direction and a police vehicle on December 16, 2017.
In the 25-second video, policeman Anthony Baggett is seen using lights, his siren and a spotlight in an attempt to get the other driver’s attention before the accident on Center Street.
Other vehicles could be seen avoiding the driver in the wrong direction before the accident happened. The officer involved, identified as Anthony Baggett, calls for help immediately after the impact.
“Fortunately, Officer Baggett was not killed or seriously injured by the drunk driver traveling in the wrong direction on Center Street in this frontal collision,” Deer Park police said in a Facebook post. “There has been significant material damage to both our Tahoe and the suspect’s vehicle, however, unlike the destroyed people, they can be easily repaired or replaced.”
The department used the incident to highlight the dangers of drinking and driving.
“Remember today, during the BIG GAME (and any other day, in that case), you can schedule your own touchdown by calling a friend, taxi, ride, Uber, Lyft or your mom! Just make sure to do NOT DRINK and DO NOT DRIVE! “
Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly noted that the accident happened overnight on February 6. ABC13 regrets the error.
Baggett suffered minor injuries in the accident, while the driver was taken to a hospital for treatment and released. Investigators said the driver was later arrested and charged with DWI.
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