Man on stolen motorcycle led chase of up to 100 mph before deadly crash

Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Crews have shut down all eastbound and westbound lanes of FM-1960 at Jones Road after a chase involving a stolen motorcycle ended in a deadly crash.

The chase started when deputies tried to stop a man on a motorcycle that was believed to be stolen, according to authorities. The motorcycle was reported stolen on Monday from the city of Houston, and was spotted Tuesday by homeless outreach units.


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According to deputies, the chase reached speeds of up to 100 mph. Deputies were attempting to set up a road block but the motorcycle rider made his way around it and kept going at 100 mph before hitting another car at the intersection.

The rider of the motorcycle, a man between 25 and 30 years old, was pronounced dead at the scene.

RAW VIDEO: Deadly crash at end of chase in NW Harris Co.


The innocent driver who was hit, a 72-year-old woman, was taken to a hospital where she was listed in good condition.


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