19-year-old motorcyclist hit, killed by driver of stolen car during police chase in north Houston

HOUSTON – A 19-year-old motorcyclist was hit and killed Monday morning after a police chase led to a crash in north Houston.

According to police, the crash took place at the intersection of FM 1960 and I-45.

Police said officers noticed two drivers racing northbound on I-45 and Gulf Bank around 2:08 a.m.

An officer reportedly tried to stop the driver, but he refused and began driving away. Officers said he reached speeds of up to 100 miles an hour.

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About six minutes later, police said the driver exited FM 1960, ran a red light, and then crashed into the 19-year-old victim who was on the motorcycle.

The driver, identified as a 16-year-old boy, reportedly kept going for another half a mile before the car became disabled.

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Officers said the suspect then jumped out of the car and ran before officers were able to take him into custody.

A possible suspect has been arrested and faces multiple charges.

Additionally, investigators learned the car had been stolen on Sunday.