Driver arrested after injuring Texas State Trooper during Ellis County traffic stop, DPS says
A Texas State Trooper was injured Friday afternoon while struggling with a driver during a traffic stop on U.S. 287 near Black Champ Road.
The driver, identified as Jose Molina, 28, of Fort Worth, was charged with evading arrest in a motor vehicle, resisting arrest, and possession of marijuana. He was booked into the Ellis County Jail, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Passenger flees from moving truck
The incident occurred around 3 p.m. when the trooper attempted to stop a red GMC pickup truck. The right front passenger exited the moving vehicle and fled on foot. Molina continued driving briefly before stopping, DPS said.
When the trooper attempted to arrest Molina, he resisted, causing minor injuries to the trooper. The trooper was treated at a local hospital.
Investigation continues, passenger unidentified
The passenger who fled has not been identified. The investigation is ongoing.
CBS News Texas will provide updates as more information becomes available.