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Vidor police officers break foot, wrist after altercation with man who attempted to steal a car

Police were called about a man walking in traffic around 1 p.m. Thursday.

VIDOR, Texas — Two Vidor police officers had to be rushed to the hospital after an incident on South Main Street.

Around 1 p.m., police were called about a man walking in traffic. Two officers approached the man, and he ran.

Officers say the man tried to steal a car, but police caught him. That's when he started to fight the police.

He was taken into custody, but the officers were left with a broken foot and wrist.

This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.

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