FULSHEAR, Texas – A chase involving an 18-wheeler has come to an end after spanning multiple counties Saturday.
The chase came to an end in the 6600 block of Cross Creek Ranch Blvd. in Fulshear.
Subject in custody near Fry / 1463 in Fulshear #HouNews https://t.co/JHgvUDVShF
— Fort Bend Pct 1 Constable (@FortBendPct1) November 4, 2023
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office and the Houston Police Department said the chase originally started in Montgomery County.
Houston Transtar cameras showed the chase on the Katy Freeway near Bingle Road. Cameras also caught it passing Dairy Ashford Road and Fry Road. The chase also entered Waller County before going into Fort Bend County.
The Fort Bend County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office said there was a crash at Falcon Landing and Gaston caused by the pursuit of the 18-wheeler.
Crash at Falcon Landing / Gaston caused by the pursuit of an 18-wheeler out of Montgomery County. Pls avoid the area. #HouNews pic.twitter.com/Axf4q78pm4
— Fort Bend Pct 1 Constable (@FortBendPct1) November 4, 2023
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said the chase began after deputies began assisting after a Patton Village Police Department unit responded to a call of the 18-wheeler driving erratically on Highway 59.
Law enforcement could be seen going through the back of the 18-wheeler following the chase.
A viewer sent photos of the chase as the driver of the 18-wheeler went through the Montrose and Museum District areas in Houston. The viewer said the 18-wheeler hit several vehicles as it made its way down the street.
Authorities said a substance was found in the 18-wheeler as well as car parts.
The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office has confirmed the suspect is 51-year-old Christopher Lubowski.
Lubowski is facing charges of felony evading as well as possession of a controlled substance charges at this time.
Danny Benjamin said he was walking his dog when the chaotic police chase came to an end in Fulshear.
“I hear a noise and I look and saw they (police) smoked the truck out. I see smoke all around the truck. They took the tires out in the front. Two police cars out front stopped traffic and then an army of police and sheriff, constables from everywhere were behind and they came out with guns out,” said Benjamin.
Roman Forest Police Sergeant Jeff Campbell jumped in on the pursuit when it started in Montgomery County.
“We got a call about a truck that was driving erratically on the roadway. I was able to get behind the vehicle,” said Sgt. Campbell.
Lubowski made his way through multiple counties with the truck swaying back and forth on the highway.
“You’ve got an 80,000-pound vehicle coming at you on the freeway and its extremely dangerous,” said Campbell.
At one point, Lubowski got into a crash near Falcon Landing and Gaston in Katy. Jean Carlo Fernandez said the truck came straight at him and hit the front of his SUV.
“In that moment, I just hit the brakes real hard, grabbed the wheel and closed my eyes,” said Fernandez.
Fernandez went to the hospital but was released. He feels lucky to be alive.
“That truck hit me so hard that I can’t believe I’m here talking to you,” said Fernandez.
“We tried to make sure the roadways were clear we had officers stopped at ramps to prevent people from getting on the freeway. We threw stop sticks out and he was spiked four or five times,” said Sgt. Campbell.
“Hopefully, justice is done. We’re one step safer,” said Benjamin.
Police said the truck is from Florida and owned by Lynn Trucking Company. KPRC 2 spoke with the owner. He did not have many details but said he is praying for everyone involved.