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Video captures close call as distracted driver nearly hits El Paso officer
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · As published by CBS News
· August 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Details of the event are available from CBS News, which reported on the near-miss.
A close call involving a distracted driver and an El Paso officer was captured on video. The incident highlights the dangers of driving while not fully attentive to the road. Details of the event are available from CBS News, which reported on the near-miss.
The video footage shows the moment the distracted driver nearly hits the officer. For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the CBS News report, which provides further details on the close call in El Paso.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 2, 2026 ·
Source: CBS News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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