A Brownsville police officer was hospitalized after colliding with a Texas Department of Public Safety unit, according to DPS spokesperson Sgt. Maria Hernandez.

Hernandez said the crash happened Wednesday at around 1:30 a.m. at the intersection of McKenzie Road and Central Avenue.

The DPS trooper is reported to be ok, but the Brownsville officer was hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries, according to Hernandez. The officer has since been released from the hospital.

Hernandez said the crash occurred in the process of DPS troopers assisting the Brownsville Police Department with a car chase.

The pursuit was initiated by DPS. A trooper attempted to stop a white Dodge Ram, but the driver took off. Authorities continue to search for the driver.