Chase suspect fatally run over and dragged by Harris Co. Pct 3 patrol car, HCSO says

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A Harris County Constable Precinct 3 deputy ran over and killed a chase suspect overnight in northeast Houston, officials said.

The incident happened on Saturday in the 14300 block of East Sam Houston Parkway North, and began at about 9:55 p.m. when a deputy constable with Pct. 7 tried to pull over a white 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan that was driving 90 mph in a 65 mph zone without headlights on.

According to authorities, the Volkswagen refused to stop and eventually got away from the Pct. 7 deputy by running red lights and reaching speeds as high as 120 miles per hour.

A Pct. 3 deputy reportedly found the chase suspect a short time later, but he got away again.

The suspect exited Beltway 8 at the West Lake Houston Parkway exit ramp and continued northbound on the service road, HCSO said. Then, he ran a red light at West Lake Houston Parkway, hit the curb, and crashed into an open field.

HCSO said the suspect bailed from the car and fled from deputies on foot in a muddy and slippery area.

According to HCSO, the man reportedly fell in front of a Pct. 3 patrol unit while trying to run away. HCSO said the deputy attempted to brake, but slippery conditions caused the cruiser to slide and run over the man.

HCSO said the man was dragged 10 feet underneath the patrol vehicle. They said life-saving measures were taken, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.