A Garland police officer was injured on the George Bush Tollway near Holford Road when he was hit by a suspected drunk driver. The officer had a suspect in his custody at the time of the accident and was standing outside of his patrol car when he was struck by another car. His squad car was also struck. The officer was taken to Parkland Memorial Hospital with serious injuries. The suspect in custody and the suspected drunk driver were taken to Baylor Medical Center of Garland with less serious injuries. Authorities are continuing to investigate whether the driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the accident.
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