Innocent Driver Killed after Police Pursuit Ends in Multi-Vehicle Crash in Houston; Damian West Arrested
Innocent Driver Killed, Passenger Critically Injured in Houston Crash at Hempstead Highway and W. Little York Road; Damian West Arrested
Houston, Texas (April 16, 2022) – An innocent driver was killed, and their passenger was critically injured after a police pursuit ended in a multi-vehicle crash Friday evening in northwest Houston, according to Houston Police Department.
The incident began at around 6:10 p.m. when an officer tried to pull over a reckless driver. The suspect failed to stop, leading to a high-speed chase along Hempstead Highway and W. Little York Road.
The suspect, believed to be driving a silver Charger, was speeding northbound when he failed to stop at a red light and collided with five vehicles.
One innocent driver was pronounced dead at the scene while their passenger was transported to a hospital in critical condition. The condition of the occupants of the other vehicles was not immediately known.
The suspect, Damian West, 21, was ultimately arrested and taken to an area hospital to be treated for their injuries before being booked into custody. He has since been charged with murder, aggravated assault, and unlawful carry of a weapon in this fatal crash
The crash remains under investigation.
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