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WATCH: Forney officer, Kaufman County deputy narrow escape after driver hits parked patrol car
By Amber Kite at FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - News
· July 7, 2026
· 1 min read
A Kaufman County Sheriff’s deputy and a Forney police officer narrowly escaped injury early Sunday morning after a passing vehicle struck a parked patrol car on the freeway, prompting authorities to issue a stark safety reminder to motorists.
Why this matters in Frisco News
The close call experienced by the Kaufman County Sheriff's deputy and the Forney police officer is a stark reminder of the dangers faced by law enforcement personnel in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. As a community that values the safety of its first responders, Frisco residents should be aware of the potential risks that come with responding to incidents on busy freeways. The fact that this incident occurred on a Sunday morning, a time when traffic is typically lighter, underscores the unpredictability of such events. This incident may prompt local authorities to reassess their protocols for securing scenes and protecting officers on the roadside. For residents of Frisco, who often travel on the same freeways where this incident occurred, it's a reminder to exercise caution when approaching emergency scenes and to be mindful of the risks faced by law enforcement personnel who work to keep the community safe.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A Kaufman County Sheriff’s deputy and a Forney police officer narrowly escaped injury early Sunday morning after a passing vehicle struck a parked patrol car on the freeway, prompting authorities to issue a stark safety reminder to motorists.
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