By Police1 Staff
LUFKIN, Texas — A Texas officer is recovering from injuries after being struck by an SUV that lost control while he was at the scene of a minor wreck.
According to The Lufkin Daily News, Officer Seth Thompson was working the wreck when a white SUV lost control and crossed lanes of traffic before entering the parking lot where the wreck was located.
Thompson was assisting couple Jerry Sneed and Cheryl Guillaume when the SUV veered into their direction, prompting the officer to push Sneed out of the way. Thompson was struck, but his quick actions saved Sneed’s life.
“About the time I handed him my driver’s license, we heard two loud pops that sounded like shotguns and (the other driver) hollered, ‘Watch out!’” Sneed said. “Next thing I know I was being pushed backwards and the officer was lying on the ground.”
Thompson is continuing his recovery at a local hospital.
The officer has received support from his community over the years. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2017. Shortly after, his wife, Hannah, was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer and continues to fight today.
In a Facebook post, Thompson thanked everyone for their continued support and prayers.
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