Driver reaches 100 mph on flat tire while running from police in Humble

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Driver reaches 100 mph while running from police in Humble
Police used spike strips on the the suspect's vehicle, but he still managed continue driving before crashing through a fence.

HUMBLE, Texas (KTRK) -- A police chase from Humble to East Houston reached speeds of more than 100 mph overnight.

Harris County Precinct 4 deputies were initially trying to stop the driver for traffic violations near Main Street in Humble around 12:15 a.m., officials said.

At first, the driver stopped, but then he started going again, deputies said. That's when the chase began.

The suspect was driving on a flat tire while traveling over 100 mph, deputies said. Video captured footage of the high-speed pursuit.

At one point, the driver called 911 and stated that police were trying to pull him over.

Humble police spiked his tires, and the driver eventually made it to Amarillo Street in Denver Harbor, where he crashed through a fence and was arrested.

The suspect is facing evading charges.