Tara Denise Taylor Killed in Harris County Wrong-Way Crash on Hardy Toll Road near Richey

Harris County, Texas (December 6, 2023) – An innocent woman and a chase suspect were killed on Friday in a wrong-way crash in Harris County, according to the authorities.

The fatal crash happened around 3:00 p.m., December 1, on the Hardy Toll Road near Richey.

Authorities said a pursuit started on Louetta Road over a stolen vehicle and continued the wrong way into the Hardy Toll Road at Airtex. The driver reportedly had a flat tire but still refused to stop before crashing into a vehicle driven by Tara Denise Taylor, 56.

Taylor and the chase suspect were killed in the crash. The identity of the chase suspect has not been released.

Authorities said they are looking into whether Pct. 4’s chase policy was violated, but could not say if the deputy constable involved is still on active duty.

An investigation into the crash is underway.

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