Driver arrested after slow-speed HOV chase into NE Houston

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Houston chase: Authorities with Harris County chase suspect into downtown
Houston chase: Authorities with Harris County chase suspect into downtownAt this point, we don't know what prompted the pursuit.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The slow-speed pursuit began in north Harris County before the driver headed into downtown Houston, just before rush hour.

Authorities with the Harris County Sheriff's Office were chasing the suspect, from about 3:45 p.m. Wednesday.

After just about 30 minutes, the driver was arrested in the northbound HOV lane of the Eastex Freeway near Little York, with the help of a K-9 unit.

At this point, we don't know what prompted the pursuit.

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