Driver crashes into 1st floor of home after police chase starting from Seawall, Galveston PD says

Sunday, April 7, 2024
GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Galveston Police Department is investigating a car chase that ended after the driver crashed into a home early Sunday morning.

Sgt. Jeff Murdock with Galveston PD said officers attempted to make a traffic stop, but the driver did not cooperate.

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A small chase ensued down the Seawall until it ended near 8th Street, where the pickup truck slammed into a vacant home on Winnie St.

In a video taken at the scene, the home's balcony is seen falling apart after the truck is lodged on the home's first floor.
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Police said a female passenger was in the truck at the time of the crash. She was uninjured and released to family members.

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The driver was taken to UTMB out of caution to be checked out. Officials are not investigating if alcohol was a factor.
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