Teen chase suspect crashes with baby inside SUV

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Thursday, October 20, 2016
Chase suspects crash with baby inside SUV
A police chase ends with a big surprise after two suspects flip an alleged stolen vehicle

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- In an Eyewitness News exclusive, only our cameras were there as Houston firefighters pulled a baby from the wreckage of an SUV involved in a police chase overnight.

The silver Nissan Xterra crashed at the South Loop and Scott, flipping on its side.

A teen driver is now facing several charges after leading police in a chase

Police say it started as a disturbance, and HPD chased the vehicle that had been reported stolen.

The chase lasted for about two blocks before it overturned.

The 19-year-old driver, a 15-year-old passenger, and the baby were all taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

The driver is now facing charges of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, evading arrest and child endangerment.