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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)
· 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 The Trophy Club
The recent close call involving a Kaufman County Sheriff's deputy and a Forney police officer serves a stark warning to drivers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including those passing through Trophy Club . This incident emphasizes the need for motorists to exercise extreme caution when approaching emergency vehicles, especially on highways. The fact that the collision occurred on a freeway highlights the potential dangers faced by law enforcement officers who often find themselves working in close proximity to high-speed traffic. As residents of Trophy Club are likely aware, the community's location within the Dallas-Fort Worth area means that its roads and highways can be prone to similar hazards. The incident should prompt local drivers to be more mindful of their surroundings and to slow down when approaching parked emergency vehicles, ultimately helping to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 4 News 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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