safety
Renewed call for roadside safety, 2 law enforcement members nearly hit days apart
By Jala Washington at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local
· July 9, 2026
· 2 min read
There were two close calls, just a few days apart in Kaufman and Dallas Counties.
A deputy and police officer were nearly hit by vehicles while working traffic incidents on Sunday, July 5, and Wednesday, July 8.
“Really, it happened so quick,” Kaufman County Deputy Justin Snow said. “The fi...
Key takeaway A deputy and police officer were nearly hit by vehicles while working traffic incidents on Sunday, July 5, and Wednesday, July 8.
Why this matters in Frisco News
The recent close calls involving law enforcement members in neighboring counties serve as a stark reminder for Frisco drivers to exercise caution when approaching roadside incidents. With the city's location within the Dallas-Fort Worth area, its residents frequently travel through surrounding counties, including Kaufman and Dallas, where these incidents occurred. Texas law is clear: drivers must move over or slow down when approaching roadside workers, yet this law is often disregarded. The consequences can be devastating, as evidenced by the over 100 law enforcement officers who have been struck and killed in traffic-related incidents throughout Texas. As Frisco continues to grow and its roads become increasingly congested, the importance of roadside safety cannot be overstated. Drivers must remain vigilant and courteous, especially when approaching emergency scenes, to prevent such incidents from occurring in their own community.
About this story
Original reporting by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local . Frisco News surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: safety ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local ·
Reading time: 2 min
Get more Frisco News stories like this
Free weekly briefing covering safety and other local news. Curated by our editorial team. No spam.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy . Unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? There were two close calls, just a few days apart in Kaufman and Dallas Counties.
A deputy and police officer were nearly hit by vehicles while working traffic incidents on Sunday, July 5, and Wednesday, July 8.
“Really, it happened so quick,” Kaufman County Deputy Justin Snow said. “The fi...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 9, 2026 by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local and curated for Frisco News readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Jala Washington at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local. To learn more about how Frisco News selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more safety coverage from Frisco News, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More safety →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter