TEMPLE, TX (October 13, 2026) – The Temple Police Department is investigating a crash that left two individuals injured.
At around 10:49 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13, officers were in the area of South General Bruce Drive and Huron Drive when they were notified over the radio by the Bell County Constable's Office of a vehicle pursuit entering Temple city limits from Killeen.
A Temple Police Department patrol officer pulled to the side of the road to avoid interfering with the pursuit. Preliminary information indicates the suspect vehicle intentionally struck the Temple patrol unit while it was positioned on the side of the road.
Both the suspect and the officer were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The Temple Police Department Traffic Reconstruction Unit is on scene investigating. This area will be closed while crews work the crash. If you need to travel through this area, please use an alternate route and expect delays.
This case is under investigation, and no other information will be released at this time. Anyone with information should contact the Temple Police Department at 254-298-5500 or the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-8477, where callers can report anonymously. Tips can also be submitted anonymously at bellcountycrimestoppers.com.