High Speed Chase Involving 30 Vehicles Ends in Arrest

Three people have been arrested after a high-speed chase from Channelview into Montgomery County on Sunday. According reports from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy responded to a robbery at a gas station located in the area near First Street and Market Street. When the law enforcement officer arrived at the scene, three male suspects attempted to ram their vehicle into the Sherriff’s deputy’s patrol cruiser. The deputy fired three shots, after the vehicle fled the scene. The deputy then proceeded to pursue the suspect vehicle. The Harris County Sheriff’s office reports that up to 30 law enforcement units pursued the suspects as they made their way heading north on the Eastex Freeway. The chase continued for approximately 30 minutes and covered a distance of nearly 38 miles. The high speed pursuit of the suspect vehicle ended along the Eastex Freeway service road at Wallis Street in Montgomery County. From there, the suspects left their vehicle and attempted to feel on foot a wooded area. Witnesses at the scene said that helicopters and K-9 units joined the officers in pursuit of the suspects. Harris County Sheriff’s deputies apprehended one of the suspects, while the police dogs found the remaining suspects in connection with the crime. Sheriff’s office officials did confirm that a Taser was used on the first man that was apprehended. High-speed driving and police pursuits can be extremely dangerous not just to the people being pursued but to innocents who might be in the wrong place at the wrong time. When emergency vehicles are rushing to or from an accident or in pursuit of someone trying to evade law enforcement, high speed chases like this can lead to serious accidents. Accidents like these can involve serious personal injuries or even death as a result. Officers of the law, the suspects being pursued in the chase, and unsuspecting civilians can be hurt as well. If you or a loved one has been in an accident involving a high speed chase or other type of emergency vehicle, give our offices a call. We specialize in accident and personal injury cases. We know the law and will fight to protect your rights to fair and adequate compensation. When dealing with law enforcement and other emergency services that are quite often run by cities, counties, states or even federal governments, quick action is the key to a successful outcome. With accidents involving police and emergency services, there are definite time limitations as to when someone can file a claim against a city, county, state or even federal government entity. That is why having an experienced legal professional on your side is your best course of action. We have successfully represented our clients in the Houston area courts and we can help you recover any medical costs, damages to property, as well as the expenses of ongoing medical treatment or therapy. Your initial consultation with one of our attorneys is confidential, and without any cost or obligation to you.