Liberty County (TX) Pct. 1 Constable Justin Johnston was struck by a vehicle and critically injured early Wednesday and remained in the hospital Friday but is now off the ventilator and is breathing on his own, a county spokesman says.
TX Constable Hit by Vehicle, Severely Injured
Liberty County (TX) Pct. 1 Constable Justin Johnston was struck by a vehicle and critically injured early Wednesday and remained in the hospital Friday but is now off the ventilator and is breathing on his own, a county spokesman says.
February 17, 2017
Constable Justin Johnston (Photo: LinkedIn profile)
Constable Johnston underwent brain surgery Wednesday and was placed in ICU after he was hurt while directing traffic on Highway 146. Deputies said a driver ignored barricades and hit him. Johnston was taken from the scene by Life Flight to Memorial Hermann Hospital, KHOU TV reports.