AUSTIN, Texas — A commercial vehicle crashed into a Texas Department of Public Safety office in a rural town west of Houston on Friday, injuring 13 people and killing one, according to the agency.
The vehicle was stolen and was in a chase with deputies when it crashed into the office building.
The suspect, Clenard Parker, visited DPS yesterday to get a license and was found not eligible to renew his CDL. He did not sustain any injuries in the crash.
Texas DPS officials said in a social media post on X that the crash happened at the agency's office in Brenham, Texas, located about 75 miles west of Houston. Officials said there are reports of multiple serious injuries but did not specify how many people were affected or the extent of the injuries. They also requested people avoid the area to clear the way for responding medical personnel.
"We can confirm that the Texas Rangers are investigating this incident. A suspect has been arrested and there is no further threat to the community," Texas DPS for the Southeast region wrote in a post on X.
Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough posted on Facebook that he was briefed about the crash and said it was intentional. He went on to say that the suspect was denied a CDL license Thursday by Texas DPS.
DPS officials did not immediately respond to requests for additional information.
City of Brenham officials did not immediately respond to calls seeking further information.
This is a developing story.