HOUSTON – Houston, Texas – A police chase tied to a vehicle burglary suspect stretched nearly an hour early Monday morning before ending in a crash scene in the West University area.
Investigators say the pursuit began around 3:44 a.m. after a neighboring agency attempted to stop a driver connected to a burglary of a motor vehicle case. The driver did not stop, leading officers across multiple jurisdictions before the situation came to an end near the 6500 block of Del Rio Street.
Crash scene shows widespread damage
When the chase ended, the scene showed damage across several vehicles and public infrastructure.
A car believed to be connected to the suspects was left flipped on its side in the roadway. Nearby, a Bellaire police SUV crashed into a gate and a fire hydrant, with visible front-end damage.
At least two other civilian vehicles were impacted. One small sedan had heavy front-end damage, while another blue Hyundai sedan showed lighter damage. A light pole was snapped at the base.
Multiple agencies responded, including West University Police, Bellaire Police, Houston Police, and Precinct 7 constables. It is not clear which agencies were directly involved in the pursuit versus those who responded after it ended.
How the pursuit ended
Authorities say the driver did not stop for the initial agency, leading to a pursuit that lasted close to an hour.
Houston police used a PIT maneuver in an effort to stop the vehicle while trying to avoid other drivers.
During the pursuit, a Bellaire police officer crashed into a parked vehicle. Officials say that officer is expected to be okay.
Two suspects were detained at the scene and are expected to be okay. Investigators have not confirmed who was driving or how each person was involved.
A woman was seen in the back of a patrol vehicle. Police have not confirmed her role.
What I’m working to confirm
As a reporter on scene, I am working to learn:
- The identities of the suspects and whether charges have been filed
- A clearer description of each person involved
- Whether either suspect has a prior criminal history
- Which agency first attempted to stop the vehicle and where that happened
- More details about the officer involved in the crash
- A clearer timeline of how the pursuit unfolded
Neighbors heard the crash but declined to go on camera
Two neighbors who live near the crash site told me off camera they heard a loud noise early in the morning but did not want to be interviewed on camera.
Investigation ongoing
Authorities are still investigating what led up to the pursuit and how the crash unfolded. At this point, there are no active units on scene.
This is a developing story. Updates will be added as more information becomes available.