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Published on March 23, 2025
Suspect Hospitalized After Leading Authorities on 25-Mile High-Speed Chase from Fort Bend to North Harris CountySource: Google Street View

A high-speed chase that originated in Fort Bend County ended in a dramatic crash in north Harris County after a suspect led authorities on a 25-mile pursuit. According to FOX 26 Houston, the incident began early Saturday morning, with the chase starting around 1 a.m. and continuing for approximately 40 minutes. The chase crossed multiple jurisdictions, eventually concluding near Little York Road and the Hardy Toll Road when the suspect collided with a light pole.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office provided details on the chase, stating that the suspect's vehicular rampage spanned 25 miles before the abrupt termination of their flight. "The driver, whose identity has not been released, was taken to the hospital.," a Harris County Sheriff's Office representative reported to ABC 13. It remains unclear what specifically prompted the chase, and as of now, the driver’s identity and condition remain undisclosed.

The driver is in the hospital, and charges are pending once their condition is clear. The Harris County Sheriff's Office is investigating, gathering details from the chase that ended on W. Hardy near Little York, disrupting the area’s infrastructure, as per ABC 13.