Walker County, TX (August 15, 2025) — Five people were injured Thursday morning in a crash involving a Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) transport van and a pickup truck, according to local authorities.

According to reports, the crash occurred just before 9:00 a.m. on August 14 on Farm-to-Market Road 980 near Northside Baptist Church. The TDCJ van was carrying six staff members at the time of the collision. Fortunately, no inmates were on board.

Following the crash, one correctional officer was airlifted to a hospital for advanced care. Four others were transported by ground ambulance. The condition of the pickup truck driver was not immediately released.

Authorities have not yet confirmed what caused the collision, and the incident remains under investigation.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

This article is based on initial information from law enforcement and other public sources and may be updated as new details become available.

• The names of the injured parties have not been released pending official statements and medical evaluations.
• Investigators are reviewing the events leading to the collision, including vehicle speeds and roadway conditions.
• Motorists in the FM 980 area may want to monitor local updates for any ongoing traffic impacts or detours.

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