# Officer critically injured in motorcycle pursuit crash

> A Roanoke police officer remains in critical condition after colliding with a vehicle during a high-speed chase.
- Title: Officer critically injured in motorcycle pursuit crash
- Summary: A Roanoke police officer remains in critical condition after colliding with a vehicle during a high-speed chase. Cpl. Kevin Buchanan is recovering from…
- Keywords: roanoke police department, kevin buchanan, deontae keshawn myers, motorcycle pursuit, highway 114, denton county, texas motor speedway, critical condition, evading arrest, northlake police department, news, local
- Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth — https://fox4news.com/news/police-identify-oklahoma-man-charged-high-speed-pursuit-crash-injured-roanoke-officer
- Author: Alex Boyer
- Published: 2026-09-21T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: roanoke police department, kevin buchanan, deontae keshawn myers, motorcycle pursuit, highway 114, denton county, texas motor speedway, critical condition, evading arrest, northlake police department, news, local
## Officer critically injured in chase
Roanoke Cpl. Kevin Buchanan remains in critical condition after a high-speed motorcycle pursuit ended in a crash on Highway 114 early Sunday.
## Suspect identified and charged
Deontae Keshawn Myers, 26, of Lawton, Oklahoma, has been charged with evading arrest with a vehicle causing serious bodily injury and reckless driving.
## Chase began near racing event
Cpl. Buchanan was conducting traffic enforcement near Texas Motor Speedway when he attempted to stop Myers for speeding on his 2021 Yamaha motorcycle.
## Both vehicles collided with van
Myers crashed into a 2023 Ford Transit van, and Cpl. Buchanan hit the same van while attempting evasive action. The van's occupants were uninjured.
## Officer underwent emergency surgery
Cpl. Buchanan had surgery Sunday afternoon for multiple broken bones and internal bleeding. He remains in critical condition with a long recovery ahead.

> He's not out of the woods yet, but we're hopeful. He's got a long road ahead of him.
## Community rallies with support
Police ask supporters to drop off gift cards and messages of encouragement at the Roanoke Police Department. Officials warn against unverified fundraisers.
## Key takeaway

Cpl. Kevin Buchanan is recovering from surgery after a weekend motorcycle pursuit ended in a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 114.