Texas Chase Ends in Fiery Car Crash on I-35
Police officers often make serious decisions on the spur of the moment during the line of duty, especially when the safety of others becomes a concern. A recent car accident took place in Texas when officers engaged in a high-speed vehicle chase. They decided to cease their pursuit when the car they were following allegedly began weaving in and out of traffic on the highway.
The incident began at approximately 10 p.m. on a recent Friday night, when police attempted to make a traffic stop. The motorist reportedly refused to stop, leading police into a chase at very high speeds. After deciding to radio headquarters with information on the car, rather than continue the pursuit, officers claim to have witnessed the vehicle crashing into the median on the road.
A 33-year-old male, behind the wheel of the car at the time, is said to have fled the scene on foot. Officers began a foot pursuit, stopping the man some 100 yards down the road. Two passengers traveling in his vehicle were injured and trapped inside the car. After two police officers, one of whom was off-duty, and two sons of the off-duty officer helped extricate the injured persons from the vehicle, they were transported to an area hospital for treatment.
Car Accident Victims can File Legal Claims through an Attorney
The driver was arrested and has been held on a bond set at $12,500. Officers reported a controlled substance found at the scene, which they claim the man discarded while he was running away. When a Texas car accident results in personal injury to a passenger in a vehicle, he or she is able to file a legal claim in a civil court in order to seek compensation for damages. The monies awarded by the court in a successfully litigated case can be used to help pay medical bills or replace wages lost due to the accident.
Source: kwtx.com, “High-Speed Central Texas Chase Ends In Fiery Crash On I-35”, Updated, Oct. 26, 2015
