A stolen 18-wheeler truck crashed into a Texas Department of Public Safety building on Friday after the driver, who has since been arrested, was denied a commercial driving license.
Multiple severe injuries have been reported, and at least six people have been hospitalized. The driver of the truck was initially hospitalized but has been turned over to the police.
“I have been briefed and this incident was intentional and done by the suspect who was denied a CDL yesterday,” Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough said in a Facebook post. “He returned today with intent to harm. Continued prayers for the DPS staff, troopers and civilians affected.”
The truck appeared to have wrecked the entrance to the facility, leaving debris scattered in front of the building.
“We can confirm that the Texas Rangers are investigating this incident,” Texas DPS tweeted. “A suspect has been arrested and there is no further threat to the community.”
Republican state Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, whose hometown is Brenham, Texas, where the incident occurred, has spoken out about the crime.
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“This deliberate, heinous act is a reminder of the dangerous work done by our law enforcement and licensing agencies that work to provide public safety and services,” Kolkhorst posted. “Please join me in praying for the innocent victims and their families at this time.”
A news conference will be held Friday afternoon to discuss the intentional crash.
