Two customers were injured after a driver in a stolen vehicle crashed into a business in south Houston Sunday night, according to Houston police.—
Two customers were injured after a driver in a stolen vehicle crashed into a business in south Houston Sunday night, according to Houston police.
The crash happened around 10 p.m. Oct. 11 in the 9700 block of Scott Street.
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According to an HPD sergeant at the scene, an officer located a vehicle that had been reported stolen earlier in the day. After confirming the vehicle was stolen, the officer attempted to make a traffic stop.
The driver fled from the officer before losing control on a street off Scott Street and crashing into a building.
The vehicle caught fire after the crash, and Houston Fire Department crews extinguished the flames.
The driver, who was still inside the vehicle when officers arrived, suffered superficial lacerations and was transported to a hospital for treatment.
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Two customers inside the business were also struck by the vehicle. Both were taken to an area hospital in stable condition.
The suspect’s vehicle also struck another vehicle that was parked in front of the business.
The driver is being arrested on charges of felony evading, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and reckless driving, according to police.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Two customers were injured after a driver in a stolen vehicle crashed into a business in south Houston Sunday night, according to Houston police.
The crash happened around 10 p.m. Oct. 11 in the 9700 block of Scott Street.
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According to an HPD sergeant at the scene, an officer located a vehicle that had been reported stolen earlier in the day. After confirming the vehicle was stolen, the officer attempted to make a traffic stop.
The driver fled from the officer before losing control on a street off Scott Street and crashing into a building.
The vehicle caught fire after the crash, and Houston Fire Department crews extinguished the flames.
The driver, who was still inside the vehicle when officers arrived, suffered superficial lacerations and was transported to a hospital for treatment.
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Two customers inside the business were also struck by the vehicle. Both were taken to an area hospital in stable condition.
The suspect’s vehicle also struck another vehicle that was parked in front of the business.
The driver is being arrested on charges of felony evading, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and reckless driving, according to police.
The investigation remains ongoing.
