By Shawn Henry 
A white Chevrolet Corvette overturned and crashed into a building early Thursday morning after a brief police pursuit in northwest Houston, leaving two people injured, authorities said.
The crash happened at approximately 2:09 a.m. along West Little York Road, just west of Antoine Drive. According to Houston police, patrol officers initially spotted the Corvette running red lights and traveling at high speeds on West Montgomery Road. When officers attempted a traffic stop, the driver accelerated instead of pulling over, prompting a pursuit.
Police reported that the chase lasted about five minutes. During the pursuit, the Corvette sustained a flat tire. The vehicle then overturned and slammed into a Masonic Lodge along West Little York Road. The impact left the car on its roof and caused visible damage to the building.
Houston Fire Department crews responded to the scene and extricated both occupants from the wreckage. The driver, a man believed to be in his 30s, and a female passenger of similar age were transported to a hospital. Authorities said both were in stable condition.
Investigators said the Corvette is not believed to be stolen. However, police confirmed the male driver has an outstanding felony warrant for aggregate felony theft and engaging in organized crime. The circumstances surrounding the initial reckless driving remain under investigation.
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office will review the case to determine what additional charges, if any, will be filed. The investigation remains ongoing as police continue to examine the events leading up to the crash.
Elizabeth Puckett