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Newton County deputy, 1 other hospitalized after patrol car hydroplanes on SH 12 in Orange
Summary by The Beaumont Editorial Desk CBS / Sinclair , as published by KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News
· August 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The circumstances of the crash are known to have happened on a particular highway, State Highway 12, on a Sunday evening.
In Orange County, an incident occurred involving a law enforcement vehicle. A deputy from Newton County and one other person were injured and received medical attention. The circumstances of the crash are known to have happened on a particular highway, State Highway 12, on a Sunday evening.
Details about the crash are limited, but it is confirmed that the deputy and another driver were hospitalized. The incident is reported to have involved a patrol car. For more information about the crash, readers can refer to the original report from KFDM, the local news source in Beaumont , Texas.
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Category: safety Published: August 10, 2026 Source: KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News Reading time: 1 min
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