BURLESON CO. SHERIFF’S DEPUTY UNINJURED AFTER HEAD-ON COLLISION WITH CAR FLEEING GAME WARDENS
Update @ 2:15 p.m. May 4: KWHI has received an update on the status of two people who were involved in a head-on collision with a Burleson County Sheriff’s deputy over a week ago.
A woman who identified herself to KWHI as a close family member of 28-year-old Nicholas Stegemoller of Washington said he remains in critical condition following the accident on April 26th, while the female passenger riding with Stegemoller is not critical, but still in serious condition.
The family member stated that Stegemoller has suffered several strokes and seizures since the accident, and is very worried about his ability to recover. Meanwhile, she said the passenger has had several operations for numerous broken bones and badly damaged body parts, but she is still able to talk.
Updated Article @ 11:10 a.m.: No injuries were reported to a Burleson County Sheriff’s deputy after the deputy’s vehicle was struck head-on by a car fleeing from Texas Game Wardens.
DPS says the crash occurred shortly before 10:45 a.m. Monday on FM 50 near Snook.
According to Game Warden Captain Logan Griffin, a Washington County Game Warden attempted to stop a 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier passenger car that was associated with a subject who had local warrants. The subject fled at a high rate of speed, travelling northbound into Burleson County on FM 50.
A 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV—a Burleson County Sheriff’s Office unmarked vehicle—was traveling southbound, assisting game wardens.
DPS says the passenger car weaved into the oncoming lane several times before striking the Tahoe head-on. The Tahoe came to a stop before the crash.
The driver of the passenger car, 28-year-old Nicholas Stegemoller of Washington, and a female passenger were flown to St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital in Bryan. According to Cpt. Griffin, both were in stable condition as of Monday night.
DPS was the lead investigator for the crash, while Texas Parks and Wildlife is the lead agency on criminal charges arising from the incident. Cpt. Griffin says investigation and charges are pending.
Original Story @ 6:13 a.m.: No injuries were reported to a Burleson County Sheriff’s deputy after the deputy’s vehicle was struck head-on by a car fleeing from Texas Game Wardens.
DPS says the crash occurred shortly before 10:45 a.m. Monday on FM 50 near Snook. According to DPS, a 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier passenger car was fleeing game wardens while driving northbound.
A 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV—a Burleson County Sheriff’s Office unmarked vehicle—was traveling southbound, assisting game wardens.
DPS says the passenger car weaved into the oncoming lane several times before striking the Tahoe head-on. The Tahoe came to a stop before the crash.
The driver of the passenger car, 28-year-old Nicholas Stegemoller of Washington, and a passenger were flown to St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital in Bryan in unknown condition.