Harris County, TX – A police pursuit involving a stolen vehicle ended in a crash with a school bus carrying 27 Aldine ISD students Tuesday morning, leaving four with minor injuries, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies say the short chase began near the Eastex Freeway and Lee Road and ended at the 14200 block of the Eastex Freeway service road, when the fleeing suspect’s vehicle collided with the school bus. The pursuit reportedly lasted about five minutes.
EMS units were called to the scene. Four students were transported to a nearby hospital with minor injuries, while the remaining 23 students were evaluated at the scene.
The alleged driver, a 17-year-old male, was taken into custody. Investigators confirmed the vehicle involved was stolen, and a stolen gun was also recovered.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the quick response of deputies and emergency services helped prevent more serious injuries. The case remains under investigation.
This article was produced by a journalist and may include AI-assisted input. All content is reviewed for accuracy and fairness.
Follow us on Instagram & Facebook for more local breaking news. Have a tip? Message us!
