Thread: Denton County officer critically injured after crash with suspected drunken driver

Another drunk illegal leaves a family to have to turn to Go Fund Me to pay the expenses. Meanwhile, the illegal drunk will get a lawyer paid for by the the people. ,
Denton County officer critically injured after crash with suspected drunken driver

KXAS-TV (NBC5)
By Claire Z. Cardona
Published: 04 July 2016 07:52 PM
Updated: 04 July 2016 09:23 PM

A Denton County sheriff's officer was critically injured Sunday when he was hit by a suspected drunken driver, officials said.
Officer Jim Terry was riding his motorcycle to work at the Denton County jail when he was struck by 42-year-old Oscar Salmeron, officials said.



Salmeron fled the scene but was apprehended by Denton police and is being held in the Denton County jail. Before striking Terry he hit another vehicle and failed to stop, officials said.

Salmeron has a hold from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and has been charged with intoxication assault with a vehicle causing serious bodily injury, accident involving damage to a vehicle, duty on striking unattended vehicle, duty on striking fixture/highland landscape.

Terry has multiple broken bones and suffered extensive injuries, according to a GoFundMe. He has undergone one surgery that went well and is expected to have more surgeries Wednesday and Thursday, officials said.

Terry has been with the sheriff's office for two years.

In addition to the GoFundMe was created for his family's medical expenses and other needs, another account will be set up at the DATCU Credit Union for direct donations.

"Officer Terry is a veteran and a Brother in Blue," the GoFundMe states. "He has served our country and community, now its our turn to support him in this time of need."
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From the Go Fund Me page.

Officer Terry a Brother in Blue

Officer Jim Terry was hit by a drunk driver that was fleeing from another incident, while riding his motorcycle to work. Officer Terry has suffered extensive injuries and multiple broken bones. He will have multiple surgeries and countless hours of therapy/rehabilitation.

He and his family will need assistance to get through this tough time. The money donated will be given to his family for medical expenses and family needs. Please take the time to donate and share this story. Officer Terry is a veteran and a Brother in Blue. He has served our country and community, now its our turn to support him in this time of need.

https://www.gofundme.com/2cz7ey8k?_g...552.1466724170