West Houston Multi-Vehicle Crash After Police Chase: 10 Injured

Pursuit Ends in West Houston Crashes

• 🚨 A pursuit involving the Texas DPS and Harris County Sheriff's Office concluded with multiple crashes at the intersection of West Gray and Waugh in Houston.
• 💥 The fleeing suspect crashed into two separate vehicles, causing a complex and extensive scene.

Injuries and Patient Transport

• 🤕 A total of ten individuals sustained injuries as a result of the crashes.
• 🚑 In one collision, a suspect vehicle struck a rideshare vehicle carrying three people; all refused transport by EMS.
• 🚒 In a second collision, the suspect's vehicle collided with another occupied by seven individuals, all of whom were transported by Houston Fire Department.
• 🧑‍⚕️ The driver of the fleeing vehicle was ejected but conscious and alert, also transported by Houston Fire Department.
• 🛠️ Extrication efforts were required by Houston Fire Department to free at least six occupants from one of the involved vehicles.

Recovered Weapon and Charges

• 🔫 A weapon was recovered at the scene, located in the middle of the intersection.
• ⚖️ The suspect faces charges including evading arrest from an earlier incident, an additional felony evading charge for the second pursuit, and potential aggravated assault charges for ramming vehicles.
• ⚠️ While injuries were sustained, no life-threatening conditions were immediately observed at the scene.

Driver Safety Advice

• ⚠️ Sergeant Steven Hemp Hill advised that the suspect showed disregard for the safety of others, driving into oncoming traffic and through the intersection.
• 🚗 The best advice for motorists is to wear your seat belt, as some occupants in the minivan appeared not to be secured.