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Passenger Critically Injured in Crash Involving Police Cruiser

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A passenger was critically injured in a crash involving a Fort Worth police cruiser on Sunday, May 11, 2026.
According to reports, the collision happened around 2:45 a.m. in the 6500 block of Camp Bowie Boulevard. Fort Worth police said a black Chevrolet Malibu was traveling westbound while a Fort Worth police cruiser was traveling eastbound in the same area. Investigators said the Malibu attempted to turn left on a flashing yellow light when the police cruiser struck the vehicle’s front passenger door. The Malibu passenger was taken by Fort Worth EMS to a hospital and remained in critical condition.
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Crashes involving police vehicles require a thorough investigation to determine what happened and whether the collision could have been prevented. A Fort Worth car accident lawyer can review whether speed, right-of-way issues, traffic signal timing, driver distraction, visibility, emergency vehicle operation, roadway design, or another factor contributed to the crash.
Important evidence can disappear quickly after a serious collision. Police reports, crash scene photographs, vehicle damage, intersection evidence, traffic signal data, dashcam footage, body camera footage, surveillance video, witness statements, medical records, and crash reconstruction evidence may all be critical to determining fault and protecting an injured person’s legal rights.
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If you or your loved one was injured in a Fort Worth car accident, Camp Bowie Boulevard crash, police cruiser collision, or Tarrant County serious injury wreck, you may have the right to seek justice and pursue compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, property damage, and other damages.
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