Texas DPS chase with alleged intoxicated driver ends after 2 PIT maneuvers

VIDEO: Texas DPS use PIT maneuvers on alleged intoxicated driver

The Texas Department of Public Safety released dashcam video from a chase involving a possible intoxicated driver. Officials say the driver led law enforcement on a chase through multiple counties and nearly caused multiple head-on crashes.

HOUSTON - The Texas Department of Public Safety shared video of a chase involving an intoxicated driver who almost caused multiple crashes.

Intoxicated driver leads Texas DPS on chase

According to Texas DPS, the incident began as a traffic stop, but the driver fled from law enforcement. The driver reportedly crossed into lanes of oncoming traffic and nearly caused head-on collisions.

The chase went through multiple counties, Texas DPS said. Troopers say they attempted a PIT maneuver in Newton County, but the intoxicated driver continued to flee.

Authorities report the chase came to an end in Orange County with another PIT maneuver that disabled the vehicle.