I-45 crash at West Road: Pedestrian dead after chase ends in accident, officials say
HOUSTON - One person is dead after a chase ended in a crash on IH-45 Northbound near West Road, also leaving multiple lanes closed on Wednesday.
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant Scott Spencer says Joseph Jebbia was arrested after leading authorities on a chase after they attempted to apprehend him on a aggravated assault with a deadly weapon warrant.
Jebbia evaded officials and began driving recklessly, and preliminary information states he ran a red light, hitting another person's vehicle. Jebbia's vehicle then hit a pedestrian waiting at a bus stop off of I-45 and West Road.
Joseph Jebbia
The pedestrian, a woman in her 50s, died from her injuries, Spencer confirmed.
MCSO authorities report Jebbia continued evading officials and crashed when he reached Millwood and Highway 249. He was taken into custody and is will be booked in Harris County Jail.
Lt. Spencer says a loaded rifle, body armor and drugs were found in the vehicle. Preliminary reports say the drugs were believed to be at least a kilo of fentanyl.
Houston Police Department is investigating the incident.
Drivers are asked to avoid the area if possible and seek alternative routes to minimize delays.