Harris County deputies chase carjacking suspect, deputy hits motorcylist

Harris County deputy crashes with biker during chase with another vehicle

A Harris County deputy was involved in a crash with a motorcyclist while chasing someone else. The suspect in a reportedly stolen car was taken into custody after crashing too.

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - Harris County deputies arrested an armed carjacking suspect after he led them on a pursuit for nearly one hour around north Harris County on Monday evening.

A woman motorcyclist was hit by a K9 deputy who was trying to respond to the chase.

Carjacking suspect leads deputies on 45 minute pursuit

What we know:

Sergeant Bondurant reported units received a call from a woman who said an armed man carjacked her Honda sedan, but she had a tracker on the vehicle. Deputies found the vehicle a little after 9 p.m. near Highway 249 and Antoine Drive.

The suspect began evading deputies, leading them on a chase that lasted around 45 minutes. Sgt. Bondurant says the suspect was driving recklessly.

One K9 deputy attempted to cath up with the chase and became involved in a major crash with a motorcycle near Aldine Bender and Hardy, officials say. The deputy had his lights and sirens on when it ran a red light, officials report.

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Sgt. Bondurant stated the woman was ejected from the motorcycle and landed on the ground. Deputies began life-saving measures on the woman, before EMS arrived and took her to a nearby hospital. She is expected to be okay.

The K9 deputy also had minor injuries and refused to be taken to a hospital, authorities say. His K9 partner was not reported injured.

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Harris County deputies continued to chase the suspect before he crashed the vehicle near Airline and Sunnyside. The suspect ran into a nearby neighborhood, but was later found and taken into custody.

According to Sgt. Bondurant, the suspect was taken to the hospital to be treated for minor injuries. He is expected t be okay.

The suspect faces multiple felony charges, including aggravated robbery and evading a motor vehicle.

What we don't know:

The suspect's identity has not been released.

Harris County officials have not stated where they found the suspect hiding.