A police chase ended when the car that was being pursued crashed into a home in a “quiet northwest Houston neighborhood,” according to KHOU. The crashending was only the beginning, however, for one man who found himself pinned between the vehicle and a wall at the home.
The police were chasing a man who was wanted for burglary. The chase was short and fast, according to reports, and it began when citizens flagged the police down, pointing out the suspected car burglar.
The suspect lost control of his car when he went around a curve, crashing into the home on Antoine Drive.
The car crashed through two chain link fences before slamming into the house. Neighbors heard the crash and saw dust and debris flying through the air.
“The car went through on the other side of the tree and hit the house and took out the whole front side of the wall into what looks like their living room,” said Daniel Barrera, an attorney who saw the accident from his office across the street. “We were standing right out here and we went over to see what was going on.”
Witnesses say the first police car in the chase passed the house, then turned around and pulled up to the accident scene.
“He just came upon a cloud of dust and people pointing toward the house, letting him know that’s where the suspect’s car ended up,” said Houston Police Sgt. G.T. Hall.
The man who was pinned had to wait for police to use a tow-truck to free him. He sustained injuries to his lower body. Though he was conscious, witnesses said he was in extreme pain. A 15-year-old girl at the residence was also injured by falling debris.
No one ever thinks they will be involved in a Texas car or truck accident when they are walking through a quiet neighborhood or even sitting in their living room.
Kevin Krist, Houston Accident Attorney
While you may never be the victim of a police chase accident, you could very easily find yourself a victim of a Houston car accident, or even a pedestrian accident. When tragedy like this happens, you need someone on your side fighting for your best interests.
Contact my Houston law office today to discuss your accident and the legal options available to you. I can be reached at 281-677-3967.
