Police Officer That Killed Two Teens Driving Twice the Speed Limit

Reports released by the Texas Department of Public Safety Office this week indicated that an officer was driving more than 80 miles per hour when he struck a car containing two teens in Wichita Falls, Texas. The report indicates that the teens had stopped at a stop sign then proceeded into the intersection where they were struck by the patrol car. The report also indicates that the patrol car took no evasive action. The teens were both killed and the officer is recovering from injuries. The initial report indicated that the officer may have taken prescription medications prior to the accident. One of the teens killed was eight months pregnant.