Dallas police search for driver who struck motorcycle officer on I-35E

Dallas motorcycle officer hospitalized after hit-and-run

Dallas police are investigating an early morning hit-and-run that left an officer in the hospital. The suspect is still on the run.

DALLAS - Dallas police are searching for a driver who fled after striking a motorcycle officer on I-35E early Monday.

What we know:

The incident occurred around 12:45 a.m. as the motor officer traveled north on North Stemmons Freeway. Near Inwood Road, a white SUV struck the officer, causing him to crash.

The officer managed to run to the shoulder for safety. Moments later, a second vehicle struck the downed motorcycle, knocking it off the freeway and onto the service road. That vehicle spun 180 degrees before coming to a stop on the shoulder.

Paramedics transported the officer to a local hospital; he is expected to recover.

While the SUV initially fled the scene, investigators later discovered a wrecked vehicle matching its description about 2 miles away. The SUV had veered off the road and hit a signpost. The driver abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot.

The investigation is ongoing, and police have not released further details.

What we don't know:

Authorities have not released the identity of the officer or specific details regarding his injuries.