DPS fighter seriously wounded on I-45 near Corsicana

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – A Texas Department of Public Safety soldier was seriously injured today in a traffic accident on I-45 near Corsicana.

DPS spokesman William Lockridge said the soldier was taken to the hospital.

State Representative Cody Harris (R-HD) commented on the wounded soldier on Twitter.

“Taylor and I are praying for the state trooper who had a terrible accident this morning in Navarro County. Join us as we pray for the doctors caring for him and for his family,” he said. “STAY OFF THE ROADS until the weather clears.”

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