Roanoke motor officer critically hurt in crash
In the early morning hours of September 20, 2026, an officer with the Roanoke Police Department was involved in a serious motor vehicle collision.
Officers were conducting traffic enforcement along SH 114 in response to numerous complaints involving motorcycles traveling at high speeds in the area while attending an event at Texas Motor Speedway.
The officer, who was operating a police motorcycle, attempted to stop a motorcycle when the rider fled from the officer. During the incident, both the officer and the fleeing motorcyclist were involved in a collision with another vehicle on SH 114, just west of I-35W.
The officer was transported to a local hospital and is currently listed in critical condition.
The suspect is in custody and is also being treated at a local hospital for injuries sustained in the crash.
At this time, Roanoke PD does not have any additional information regarding the collision or the officer’s condition.

