Fleeing motorcyclist stops to get gas during chase throughout Houston area, still gets away

Two motorcyclists accused of driving recklessly throughout Houston led officers on a high-speed chase Wednesday, the Houston Police Department said.

HPD units observed two motorcycles, believed to be in their early 20s, going southbound on the North Freeway at around 12:30 a.m.

Officers said when they attempted to stop the motorcycles, an hourlong chase ensued. Both motorcyclists eventually split up some time during the pursuit and went in separate directions.The other rider was traveling at speeds greater than 170 mph. That suspect was able to make it to Baytown and stop for gas before taking off, investigators said. The Department of Public Safety and HPD helicopters were able to track the suspect.

A DPS officer in a Dodge Hellcat also assisted in the chase but lost the second suspect several times due to speed limitations, authorities said. Eventually, investigators said the suspect dropped the bike while pulling into a driveway on Campbell. The suspect then fled on foot and officers believe he made it to his house.

“I feel confident we’re going to figure out who this guy was and hopefully we’ll get some charges on him,” HPD Lieutenant R. Wilkins said.

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