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WATCH: Forney officer, Kaufman County deputy narrow escape after driver hits parked patrol car
By Amber Kite at FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)
· 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 Southlake News
The close call experienced by the Kaufman County Sheriff's deputy and Forney police officer serves as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by law enforcement personnel in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This incident, occurring on a freeway, underscores the need for motorists to exercise extreme caution when approaching emergency vehicles, especially at night or in low-visibility conditions. Given Southlake 's own history of traffic incidents and its location within the bustling Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, residents should be particularly vigilant when driving, especially when encountering parked patrol cars or emergency responders. The fact that these two officers were able to escape injury is a testament to luck and quick reflexes, but it also highlights the ever-present risk that law enforcement personnel face while performing their duties, and the need for the community to be supportive of their safety.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) ·
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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