Harris County crash: 1 dead after pursuit ends in crash, 1 possible suspect still at-large

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - Harris County authorities are still looking for one suspect after a brief chase ends in a crash near I-10 East.

HCSO Assistant Chief Tommy Diaz says around 4 p.m. on Saturday deputies initiated a traffic stop for a Dodge Hellcat for a violation but a pursuit ensued. There were four male suspects in the car, later discovered to be stolen out of Houston police jurisdiction.

The Hellcat hit another vehicle before crashing and bailing out in the 12000 block of East Freeway near Federal. Debris from the crash 

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HCSO Assistant Chief Tommy Diaz says three of the suspects ran from the car on foot, but one suspect was ejected and pronounced dead on the scene.

(Photo courtesy of Harris County Sheriff's Office Vehicular Crimes Division)

Authorities were able to apprehend two of the suspects that ran but one still remains at large.

Diaz says the suspect is believed to be injured and in need of medical attention. The two men caught by deputies were taken to a local hospital for minor injuries.

The passengers hit in the other car were treated for minor injuries, officials said. No other bystanders or commuters were injured.

All westbound and inbound mainlanes of I-10 East were closed and one mainline is open. Traffic is diverted to the feeder road and the right shoulder, says HCSO Vehicular Crimes Division.