Irving police chase ends in fiery crash, suspect critically injured

IRVING, Texas - 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.
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.