CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A police officer guiding a funeral procession on a motorcycle was hit by a vehicle around 2 p.m. Tuesday afternoon.
The driver did not yield to the funeral procession, according to Corpus Christi Police Department.
Authorities say that the officer sustained several broken bones, but that his injuries do not appear to be life threatening. He was transported to a nearby hospital.
Traffic is being detoured near Kostoryz Road and Sacky Drive as officers work to clear the roadway.
Drivers are advised to stay alert when traveling in this area.
This is a developing story, stay 3NEWS for updates.
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