A white Chevrolet Corvette flipped and slammed into a building early Thursday morning after a brief police pursuit in northwest Houston, leaving two people injured, authorities said.
A Chase That Lasted Just Five Minutes
The crash happened around 2:09 a.m. along West Little York Road, just west of Antoine Drive. According to Houston police, patrol officers first spotted the Corvette running red lights and traveling at high speeds on West Montgomery Road. When officers attempted a traffic stop, the driver hit the gas instead of pulling over, kicking off a pursuit that police say lasted only about five minutes before it ended dramatically.
Flat Tire, Then a Rollover Into a Masonic Lodge
During the chase, the Corvette blew a tire, and the car then overturned and slammed into a Masonic Lodge along West Little York Road. The impact left the Corvette resting on its roof and caused visible structural damage to the building. Houston Fire Department crews responded 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, and authorities said both were listed in stable condition.
Not Stolen, But the Driver Had an Outstanding Warrant
Investigators said the Corvette is not believed to be stolen, so this wasn’t a case of a joyride in someone else’s car gone wrong. However, police confirmed the male driver has an outstanding felony warrant for aggregate felony theft and engaging in organized crime. The circumstances that led to the initial reckless driving remain under investigation, and it’s not yet clear whether the outstanding warrant played any role in the driver’s decision to flee rather than stop.
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office will review the case to determine what additional charges, if any, will be filed related to the chase and crash itself. The investigation remains ongoing as police continue examining exactly what led up to the crash.