Irving police chase ends in fiery crash, suspect critically injured

On June 8, officers responded to a disturbance call at a restaurant located in the 300 block of W. Las Colinas.

When officers arrived, witnesses pointed to a vehicle attempting to leave the parking lot.  

Irving police chase

What we know:

Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled. A short pursuit down Las Colinas resulted in the suspect losing control of the vehicle, striking a bridge support. 

The engine was separated from the frame of the vehicle and caught fire. 

As officers approached, the suspect exited the vehicle on his own and was detained.

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  (COURTESY: Jesus Limon)

What's next:

Medics arrived and transported him to a local hospital where he was last listed in critical condition. 

The suspect will be facing charges of DWI and evading arrest\detention in a vehicle.

The Source: Information in this article was provided by the City of Irving.

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