Woman hospitalized after suspect crashes into 2 vehicles at end of brief chase, HCSO says

Monday, October 9, 2023
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- A man leading Harris County law enforcement on a chase reportedly smashed into two vehicles Monday morning, sending one woman to the hospital.

The woman is expected to be OK, according to a public information officer for the Harris County Sheriff's Office. Officials said she had no visible injuries and was transported to the hospital out of an abundance of caution.
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The crash happened on West Gulf Bank Road near the North Freeway Frontage Road.

The chase started at about 11:24 a.m. on the North Freeway Frontage Road near West Mount Houston Road when deputies attempted to initiate a traffic stop.

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Law enforcement would not confirm why they attempted to stop the suspect's white pick-up truck.

Investigators said they were concerned the information could tip off others involved in the investigation that initiated the stop.



The sheriff's office only identified the suspect as a 25-year-old man. The spokesperson said it is likely he will be charged with felony evading.

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