Innocent Driver Killed in Pasadena Four-Vehicle Crash near Beltway 8 and Spencer Highway

Pasadena, Texas (September 5, 2022) – According to the police, an innocent driver was killed on Sunday after a police chase ended in a crash in Pasadena.

The fatal crash happened on September 4, near Beltway 8 and Spencer Highway.

Police said the chase started in Webster just after midnight when the police tried to pull over a stolen vehicle. About 14 miles from where the chase started, the officers stopped pursuing the vehicle when they approached a red light. The driver of the stolen vehicle sped up and crashed into three other cars.

One of the three drivers was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim’s identity has not been released.

No other injuries were reported in the crash.

The driver of the stolen vehicle is facing further charges in the crash, in addition to having an open felony warrant.

The authorities are investigating the crash.

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