HOUSTON – The Texas Department of Public Safety shared video of a chase involving an intoxicated driver who almost caused multiple crashes.
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Intoxicated driver leads Texas DPS on chase
According to Texas DPS, the incident began as a traffic stop, but the driver fled from law enforcement. The driver reportedly crossed into lanes of oncoming traffic and nearly caused head-on collisions.
The chase went through multiple counties, Texas DPS said. Troopers say they attempted a PIT maneuver in Newton County, but the intoxicated driver continued to flee.
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Authorities report the chase came to an end in Orange County with another PIT maneuver that disabled the vehicle.
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