A Fort Worth Police officer was rushed to the hospital Saturday after being struck by a vehicle in pursuit on the North Freeway in Fort Worth. The officer had “extensive surgery” and was in ICU in stable condition by late Saturday night, according to a statement released by the department.
#Update - 12:20am: Our officer is out from having extensive surgery, due to the incident that occurred on Saturday. He is stable and currently in ICU. https://t.co/Yo7NbKqJS6
— Fort Worth Police (@fortworthpd) June 14, 2020
Fort Worth officers attempted a traffic stop on a stolen car in the 4200 block North Freeway northbound around 11:30 a.m. Saturday. According to police, the suspect Ronnie Jackson, Jr. fled and a chase ensued.
During the pursuit, Jackson's car hit the officer while he was attempting to deploy stop sticks, officials said in a statement.
Police found and arrested Jackson late Saturday night. He’s been charged with criminal attempted capital murder and evading arrest detention with a vehicle.
WFAA reports, police found Jackson hiding in a neighborhood near the Linkcrest Drive exit of Interstate 30.
