2 People Hurt in Frightening Traffic Crash on Matamoros Street [Laredo, TX]

Laredo, TX (May 08, 2025) – A frightening traffic crash on Matamoros Street left a police officer and another driver hurt Wednesday.

According to the Laredo Police Department (LPD), the shocking collision happened at the intersection of Matamoros Street and San Dario Avenue in downtown Laredo.

Reports say that a car crash involving a Laredo Police Department patrol unit and a silver car sent both drivers to the hospital.

Authorities confirmed that both the police officer and the driver of the silver car sustained non-life-threatening injuries and are currently in stable condition.

Officials are expected to release more information as it becomes available.

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