Stolen Truck, Brief Chase, and Fiery Wreck Involving HPD Detective

Incident Overview

• 🚨 A stolen Ford pickup truck led to a brief police chase and a significant wreck in Midtown during high traffic hours.
• ⚠️ The suspect's vehicle struck an HPD detective's car, causing both vehicles to sustain damage, with the truck catching fire.

Suspect and Officer Conditions

• 🩹 The HPD detective involved is reported to be shaken up but expected to be all right, having been transported to the hospital for minor injuries.
• 🤕 The suspect also complained of back pain and was transported to the hospital; they are facing multiple felony charges.

Chase and Wreck Details

• 🚓 The incident began around 7:00 AM when officers spotted the stolen truck and attempted a traffic stop.
• 💨 The driver accelerated to high speed, ran two red lights, and ultimately collided with the detective's vehicle.
• 💥 The impact caused the truck to flip its rear end into the side of a building, and the vehicle subsequently caught fire.
• 🏃‍♂️ The suspect broke out the rear window and fled on foot but was immediately apprehended by officers.

Charges and Outcome

• ⚖️ The suspect is expected to be charged with felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon (the vehicle), felony evading, and felony theft.
• ✅ Authorities expressed gratitude that despite the high-traffic time and the severity of the wreck, only minor injuries were sustained.