HOUSTON, TX — Two Texas Department of Public Safety troopers were hospitalized after their patrol vehicle collided with an 18-wheeler during a high-speed chase in Houston's west side on Oct. 30 around 9:30 p.m.
According to Donald Wine, Harris County Sheriff's Office Patrol Captain District 4, the troopers attempted to pull over a woman along State Highway 99 near Peek Road for a traffic violation. Instead, she led troopers on a high-speed chase that reached speeds of up to 90 mph.
Officials said the woman had a passenger in the car along with four small children in the back seat.
DPS Troopers were able to use a PIT maneuver in order to stop the woman's vehicle. Meanwhile, another trooper and his partner were racing to the scene when they struck an Amazon Prime 18-wheeler.
One of the troopers was taken by LifeFlight to a Houston hospital in serious condition, while the other trooper was transported in stable condition.
A total of four state trooper vehicles were damaged during the chase, including the one that was totaled in the 18-wheeler collision.
Houston police said the unknown woman is facing multiple felony charges, however, this is an active and ongoing investigation.
DPS was involved in a major crash after a pursuit. Multiple persons are injured and being transported to various hospitals. Mason Road and Merchants Way will be shut down for several hours. Please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/YXOY3ERYCf
— Captain D. Wine (@HCSO_D4Patrol) November 1, 2023
