TYLER, Texas — The Smith County deputy involved in a three-vehicle wreck Sunday in Tyler has been released from the hospital after receiving treatment for her injuries.
The deputy was driving, with her lights on, toward a reported assault in progress through the intersection of South Southeast Loop 323 and East Front Street around 4 p.m. when she struck a vehicle in the intersection, said Sgt. Larry Christian, sheriff's office spokesperson.
Christian said the vehicle that was struck got pushed into another vehicle.
The deputy and the driver of the vehicle that she struck were both taken to the hospital for their injuries, Christian said Sunday. He said the deputy was released from the hospital the same day.
The exact condition of the other injured driver is unknown at this time.
He said he's not aware of the third driver being injured. The Tyler Police Department is continuing to investigate the crash.
Christian said drivers who see an emergency vehicle, such as law enforcement, with its lights on should yield the right-of-way to the first responder. The driver of the emergency vehicle must also use caution when driving with their lights and sirens.