HOUSTON – Two people were hospitalized after the vehicle they were in crashed during a police chase involving Houston police officers, according to authorities.<\/p>\n
Police chase ends in crash <\/p>\n
What we know:<\/p>\n
Lieutenant Willkens with the Houston Police Department says around 2 a.m. on Thursday, patrol officers saw a white Corvette running red lights and driving recklessly while speeding on West Montgomery Road.<\/p>\n
The officers began chasing the vehicle after they refused to stop.<\/p>\n
However, Houston police say after a short, five-minute pursuit, the vehicle got a flat tire, overturned and crashed into a bulging near West Little York Road.<\/p>\n
A male driver and female passenger were both taken to the hospital after being extricated by Houston Fire Department.<\/p>\n
According to Lt. Willkens, the male driver has a felony warrant for aggregate felony theft and engaging in organized crime.<\/p>\n
Officials say they do not believe the vehicle was stolen.<\/p>\n
What we don’t know:<\/p>\n
The identity of those involved is unknown.<\/p>\n
The Source: Information provided by HPD Lieutenant Willens at the scene.<\/p>\n
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