A Harris County deputy, while assisting at the scene of a crash on Highway 99 in Cypress, was struck by a vehicle, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. The incident occurred on Tuesday at the intersection with Cumberland Ridge Way, and the deputy was subsequently life-flighted in critical condition to Memorial Hermann Medical Center, as reported by FOX 26 Houston.

Traffic on both north and southbound lanes of Highway 99 saw closures as a result of the crash with no immediate details on whether the driver involved will face charges the deputy was life-lighted from the scene but there is yet to be an update on the condition of the deputy, Gonzalez mentioned on social media, the perspective of the driver and how this tragedy unfolded remains unknown, according to KHOU 11.

Authorities are investigating the major crash that resulted in the critical injury of the deputy. Additional details are expected to emerge as the investigation proceeds and Harris County officials have not yet released information about potential charges against the driver involved in the collision.

Local news outlets have dispatched crews to the scene and are providing ongoing coverage updates will become available as they are provided by law enforcement and medical personnel who are piecing together the circumstances.