A recent incident in Texas has highlighted the importance of driver awareness when encountering first responders on the roadside. A car crashed into a stopped patrol vehicle, and officers who were standing nearby were almost hit.

The incident has prompted a sheriff's office near Dallas to remind drivers to be cautious when approaching stopped emergency vehicles. The office is urging motorists to pay attention to first responders who are pulled over on the side of the road.

Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the specific circumstances surrounding the crash and the sheriff's office's efforts to promote driver awareness and safety.