An early afternoon police chase through Houston's River Oaks neighborhood ended with a multi-car crash today when a suspect's vehicle collided with several cars at the Highland Village shopping center, authorities said. The crash was reported at about 1:30 p.m., bringing traffic to a halt along Westheimer Road near Drexel Drive.
Chase, Crash at Highland Village Shopping Center
Houston police say the incident unfolded at the Highland Village shopping center on Westheimer Road near Drexel Drive after a 911 caller reported someone being chased by officers. The suspect's vehicle allegedly struck four other vehicles, according to FOX 26 Houston.
Busy River Oaks Shopping Hub Becomes Crash Scene
Highland Village is an open-air retail center anchored by national stores and restaurants and lists its address as 4055 Westheimer Road, placing it in the River Oaks/Uptown corridor. The center is home to an Apple store and other national retailers, making it a busy shopping hub, per Highland Village.
Details Still Limited as Investigation Continues
Police have not released information about injuries, arrests or the events that led to the chase. FOX 26 Houston reports that details remain limited and that the Houston Police Department was the initial source. Officials may release more information as the investigation continues.
