Harris County Precinct 5 deputies attempted to pull over a vehicle near Richmond and Chimney Rock around 3:40 a.m.
Authorities say the driver refused to stop, and led police on a short chase through the Galleria area.
Police say the chase ended near Rice Avenue when the driver lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a traffic pole.
The driver was knocked unconscious and transported to Ben Taub Hospital in stable condition.
Police chase ends in crash in SW Houston