HPD Detective Involved in Fiery Crash During Suspect Chase in Midtown

Dramatic Crash Aftermath

• 💥 Witnesses captured cell phone video of a violent crash involving a stolen vehicle and an HPD detective's car in Midtown.
• 🚨 The incident began when officers located a reported stolen truck, leading to a chase.

Chase and Collision Details

• 💨 The suspect reportedly ran two red lights within a minute before colliding with an unmarked HPD car.
• 🚗 The unmarked vehicle was driven by a detective from the Special Victims Division.
• 🧱 The stolen truck slammed into a building, causing significant damage to its top, before catching fire.

Rescue and Aftermath

• 🧑‍🚒 Officers dragged the suspect from the burning vehicle at gunpoint moments before it became fully engulfed in flames.
• 🔥 Houston firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze.
• 🏥 The detective was shaken but is expected to be okay after being taken to the hospital.
• ⚖️ The suspect, who is also expected to be okay, is in custody facing three felony charges.
• ⚠️ Authorities noted the fortunate outcome of only minor injuries given the high traffic time of the incident.