By Shawn Henry 
A traffic stop attempt in Harris County turned into a lengthy vehicle pursuit Wednesday evening after a driver in a red Chevrolet Corvette refused to pull over, deputies said. The chase stretched roughly 16 miles before mechanical failure brought the vehicle to a stop, ending without injuries or property damage.
According to authorities, the incident began in the 14000 block of the Eastex Freeway. A Harris County deputy observed the Corvette fail to yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic while exiting a driveway. When the deputy attempted to initiate a traffic stop, the driver did not comply and instead began to flee.
Deputies reported that the Corvette traveled through multiple intersections during the pursuit, running stop signs and red lights as it continued southbound. Law enforcement maintained pursuit as the vehicle moved across several roadways, covering approximately 16 miles before the chase concluded.
The pursuit ended in the 3100 block of the South Freeway after the Corvette sustained engine damage severe enough to disable the vehicle. Once the car came to a stop, deputies took the driver into custody without incident.
The driver, identified as a 42-year-old man, was detained at the scene. Following the arrest, deputies determined that the Corvette involved in the pursuit had been reported stolen. No further details about the theft were released.
Authorities confirmed that no injuries occurred during the chase and that no other vehicles were damaged. Deputies did not report any collisions related to the pursuit, and the incident concluded without harm to bystanders or law enforcement personnel.
Vehicle pursuits remain a high-risk aspect of law enforcement operations, particularly when suspects fail to comply with traffic stops. In this case, deputies said the situation was resolved when the vehicle’s mechanical failure brought the chase to a natural end.
The suspect remains in custody as the investigation continues. Deputies did not immediately announce potential charges but indicated the case would include offenses related to the pursuit and the stolen vehicle.
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