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Renewed call for roadside safety, 2 law enforcement members nearly hit days apart
Summary by Southlake News Editorial Desk Jala Washington , as published by NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local
· July 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points One incident occurred in Kaufman County and the other in Dallas County. The officer involved in the Dallas County incident is recovering.
In recent days, two law enforcement officers had near misses with vehicles. One incident occurred in Kaufman County and the other in Dallas County. The officers were working traffic incidents when the close calls happened.
A viral video shows the moment a patrol car was hit, sending debris flying. The officer involved in the Dallas County incident is recovering. Further details about these incidents are available through body camera footage and comments from a Kaufman County deputy.
The incidents have led to renewed concerns about safety on the roads.
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Category: safety Published: July 9, 2026 Source: NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local Reading time: 1 min
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