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DPS Pursuit on IH-35 Ends in Fire Hydrant Crash, DWI Arrest — What Laredo Drivers Need to Know About Trucking Accidents and Their Rights The Incident: What Happened on IH-35 in Laredo It was a Sunday afternoon on February 23, 2026, when a routine traffic stop on Interstate Highway 35 (IH-35) in Laredo, Texas, escalated into a high-speed pursuit that ended in a violent collision with a fire hydrant. According to reports, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation around 4:50 PM. Instead of pulling over, the driver fled, leading law enforcement on a chase that ultimately resulted in the vehicle crashing into a fire hydrant and coming to rest on its side. The driver was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI), a charge that carries serious legal consequences in Texas. While no other vehicles were reportedly involved in this particular crash, the incident raises critical questions about the dangers of high-speed pursuits, impaired driving, and the broader risks that trucking accidents pose to Laredo’s drivers every day. For residents of Laredo and Webb County, this incident serves as a stark reminder of the hazards that exist on our…