2 Dallas County deputies injured after patrol vehicle hit from behind

(Dallas Co. Sheriff's Office)

Two Dallas County deputies were taken to the hospital Saturday morning after their patrol vehicle was hit while they were investigating an accident.

What we know:

The deputies were working a major accident at eastbound Interstate 20 and Cockrell Hill Road around 7:20 a.m. 

Officials said the deputies were sitting in their car with emergency lights on when they were hit from behind by a black Mercedes sedan.

Both deputies and the driver of the Mercedes were taken to an area hospital.

Authorities said the driver is being charged with driving while intoxicated.

(Dallas Co. Sheriff's Office)

What we don't know:

Authorities have not released the name of the person charged in the incident.

The two deputies and the person driving the other vehicle were all transported to area hospitals in stable condition. It is unknown if they have been released.

The Source: Information in this article comes from the Dallas County Sheriff's Office.

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