A Galveston County Sheriff’s Office deputy was injured during a crash at Galveston’s Jeep Weekend at Crystal Beach Sunday morning, according to Sheriff Henry Trouchesset.
The crash occurred at around 1:30 a.m. Deputies said a vehicle struck the deputy, who almost went through the windshield, Trouchesset said.
The deputy was airlifted to UTMB in Galveston where he was treated for two broken legs, a broken arm, and head injuries.
At least 38 people were sent to the hospital, including eight by air helicopter, according to officials.
A big weekend at the island turned chaotic this weekend as lifted SUVs, trucks, and jeeps packed the Bolivar Peninsula, putting strain on first responders.
Attendees had to wait at least three hours in traffic to hop on one of the five ferries running between Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula.
On Crystal Beach, county officials say crowds are raucous, with nearly 80,000 people in attendance for the unofficial event between Friday and Saturday.
Multiple area agencies, including Galveston Fire, Cy-Fair Fire, and north Montgomery Fire have responded to incidents related to the event, including arrests and DWI incidents.
It is unknown how many attendees were arrested.
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The crash occurred at around 1:30 a.m. Deputies said a vehicle struck the deputy, who almost went through the windshield, Trouchesset said.
The deputy was airlifted to UTMB in Galveston where he was treated for two broken legs, a broken arm, and head injuries.
At least 38 people were sent to the hospital, including eight by air helicopter, according to officials.
A big weekend at the island turned chaotic this weekend as lifted SUVs, trucks, and jeeps packed the Bolivar Peninsula, putting strain on first responders.
Attendees had to wait at least three hours in traffic to hop on one of the five ferries running between Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula.
On Crystal Beach, county officials say crowds are raucous, with nearly 80,000 people in attendance for the unofficial event between Friday and Saturday.
Multiple area agencies, including Galveston Fire, Cy-Fair Fire, and north Montgomery Fire have responded to incidents related to the event, including arrests and DWI incidents.
It is unknown how many attendees were arrested.
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