One Killed in Katy, TX, Police Chase Accident on Kingsland Blvd.
Katy, TX -- March 12, 2017, one person suffered fatal injuries following an accident where a driver crashed while fleeing police on Kingsland Boulevard.
Authorities from the Harris County Sheriff's Department report that the incident happened Sunday afternoon at the intersection of Kingsland Boulevard and Houghton Road.
According to their reports, Sheriff's Deputies attempted to pull over a vehicle for an unspecified offense. The vehicle began to flee officers, and they gave chase. During the course of the chase, the driver lost control of their vehicle at the intersection and crashed. The vehicle overturned multiple times and sustained heavy damage.
As a result of the crash, the driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers say no one else was involved in the accident.
At this time, police have not released any identifying information nor further details on the factors surrounding accident. Investigations are ongoing.
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