Overview

• An officer reported a reckless driver on Spencer Highway near York around 1 a.m. and the man initially appeared to pull over before speeding away.
• The driver failed to navigate a curve and slammed into the side of a building, leaving the front of the car lodged inside.
• South Houston firefighters spent roughly 30–40 minutes extricating the trapped driver, who was alone in the vehicle.
• He was transported to a hospital with serious injuries, with accounts differing on whether he was flown by Life Flight or taken by ambulance.
• Investigators said they will conduct blood work and review the driver's background as they assess possible impairment and why he fled; his identity has not been released.