DPS Hellcat Gets Into Pursuit With High Speed Motorcycle
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 4-19-23 / Around 12:30 am
LOCATION: 9206 Campbell Rd
CITY: Houston
DETAILS:
- HPD units observed two motorcycles driving recklessly on the southbound North Freeway.
- Officers attempted to stop those motorcycles but a pursuit ensued.
- Both motorcycles led officers on a pursuit before the split off.
- One motorcycle rider pulled over and gave up near Katy freeway and Bingle Rd.
- The other rider was traveling at speeds greater then 170 mph.
- He was able to make it to Baytown and stop for gas before taking off.
- DPS and HPD helicopters tracked the suspect.
- A DPS Dodge Hell Cat assisted in the pursuit. He was able to keep up but lost him several times due to speeds.
- Eventually the suspect dropped the bike while pulling into a driveway on Campbell.
- The suspect then fled on foot and officers believe he made it to his house.
- The two suspects are believe to be in their early 20’s.
- Chase lasted over an hour.
- Investigation is on going.
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