SAN MARCOS, Texas — A San Marcos police officer was struck by a vehicle on Interstate 35 on Monday, according to the Hays County Sheriff's Office.
Officials said the officer was taken into surgery and they are asking for prayers.
"With heavy hearts, we ask for everyone to take a moment of pause and pray for a San Marcos Police Officer who was struck by a motor vehicle on IH 35 earlier today," the sheriff's office said. "He is in surgery and his immediate family, as well as his brothers and sisters at the San Marcos Police Department, need your prayers."
Interim Police Chief Bob Klett said SMPD Officer Paul Beller was dispatched to the area around Exit 205 B at 1:30 p.m. for a call of lumber in the roadway.
“As he exited his patrol car, Officer Beller was struck by a passenger car,” Klett said. "We have no updates on his condition at this time, but our entire SMPD and City family hopes and prays for the best possible outcome. We stand ready to support him and his family through this difficult recovery.”
He reminded all drivers to use caution and yield when they see first responders on the scene of an incident.
“Texas law compels drivers to reduce their speed to 20 miles below the posted limit or move into another lane when there is a law enforcement or first responder vehicle along the side of the road,” Klett said. “We want to do everything we can to keep our first responders and other drivers safe.”
The northbound lanes were reopened to traffic at approximately 5:41 p.m. The Texas Department of Public Safety continues to investigate the crash.
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