Tyler Police Officer Injured in On-Duty Crash Moved to Rehabilitation Facility
Tyler Police Officer Josiah Baxter, who was severely injured in an on-duty crash caused by an alleged intoxicated driver, has been transported from the hospital to a rehabilitation facility in Tyler for further therapy.
Tyler Longview, TX, September 26, 2026 —
Tyler Police Officer Josiah Baxter has been transported from a hospital to a rehabilitation facility located in Tyler. This move follows severe injuries sustained by the officer during an on-duty crash.
The crash occurred while Officer Baxter was performing his duties. The circumstances leading to the incident involve an alleged intoxicated driver. The specific details regarding the timeline of the crash, the exact date of Officer Baxter’s hospitalization, or the identity of the alleged intoxicated driver were not provided in the available information.
Officer Baxter’s current relocation to a rehabilitation facility in Tyler indicates a continued recovery process. The facility is set to provide further therapy to aid in his recuperation from the injuries. The severity of the injuries sustained by Officer Baxter has been described as significant.
Further updates on Officer Baxter’s condition and progress are anticipated as he undergoes rehabilitation. The Tyler Police Department has not released additional details concerning the ongoing investigation into the crash or the legal proceedings related to the alleged intoxicated driver. The focus remains on Officer Baxter’s recovery and the therapy he will receive at the rehabilitation center.
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