City of Houston rarely compensates innocent victims hurt by police chases, report finds

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Our news partners at the Houston Chronicle have been doing an investigative series called "Crash and Burn" that looks at the collateral damage caused by police chases in the city.

The most recent article in the series takes a look at why places like Houston rarely have to face the music when it comes to compensating people whose lives, health, or property are impacted by simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Houston Chronicle Investigative Reporter Andrea Ball joined Eyewitness News during its 8 a.m. stream on Tuesday to discuss why this is commonplace across the country, how the city defends itself against such allegations, and why it's hard for victims to find representation in these cases.

FULL INTERVIEW: Chronicle reporter talks about collateral damage caused by Houston police chases

Investigative reporter Andrea Ball reveals the Houston Chronicle's findings from a report involving innocent people being hurt by police chases in the city.

To read the full article, visit the Houston Chronicle website.

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