SAN MARCOS, Texas – Officials with the San Marcos Police Department released a statement Tuesday about officer Paul Beller who was struck by a vehicle while responding to a call on I-35 back in March. Beller “is still undergoing intense rehabilitation therapy in Houston, and is making improvements every week” according to a Facebook post from SMPD officials. “Officer Beller is walking, with the assistance of a walking boot, able to speak and is coherent, and is working on regaining functionality of portions of the left side of his body,” the post reads in part. San Marcos police officer recovering after being struck by vehicle on highway, officials sayBeller was dispatched around 1:30 p.m. on March 23 near I-35 North near Exit 205 B for a call of lumber in the roadway when he was hit by a car while exiting his vehicle. No information about the person who struck Officer Beller has been released.

SAN MARCOS, Texas – Update: San Marcos Police Department posted an update on Officer Paul Beller Tuesday morning saying he is out of surgery and recovering in the hospital. Update on Officer Beller: San Marcos Police Officer Paul Beller was struck by a vehicle yesterday afternoon while... Posted by San Marcos Police Department on Tuesday, March 24, 2020A San Marcos police officer was struck by a car Monday afternoon while responding to a call on I-35, officials said. The San Marcos Police Department said Officer Paul Beller was dispatched around 1:30 p.m. to the area of I-35 North near Exit 205 B for a call of lumber in the roadway. As he exited his service vehicle, Beller was hit by a passenger car, officials said. We stand ready to support him and his family through this difficult recovery," said interim San Marcos Police Chief Bob Klett.