Several drivers arrested after getting caught street racing on South Loop, HCSO says

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, several men are in custody, and their cars have been seized after they were caught street racing on the South Loop.

HCSO said deputies seized five cars early Wednesday morning. They say four of them were stopped near NRG Stadium and another in a different location.

The sheriff's office said deputies just happened to drive up on them while they were racing. HCSO Sgt. John Carroll said they were going 90 to 100 miles per hour, possibly even faster.

"Harris County Traffic Crimes Unit observed several vehicles racing on the highway, on the 610 Loop. We initiated stops, arrested all of the drivers, they are all in custody, and their vehicles are now going through the asset forfeiture process," Carroll said.

Deputies told ABC13 that all of those arrested are adults.