1 Dead, 1 Hurt in Police Chase Accident near Thompson Road and Jones Road in Harris County

1 Killed and 1 Injured in Harris County Crash near Thompson Road and Jones Road
Harris County, Texas (November 14, 2018) – One person was killed and another was injured when a police chase ended in a crash early Wednesday morning in east Harris County, according to a local news source.
The pursuit began at about 1:18 a.m. near Thompson Road and Jones Road after the driver of a Chevrolet Impala refused to stop when police attempted to pull the vehicle for speeding.
According to the police, the driver then sped off and got onto Interstate 10 the East freeway, traveling westbound on eastbound lanes at over 100 mph.
The pursuit went for several miles until the driver slammed into one of the extra barriers in place due to construction near the East Freeway and Magnolia.
Police said the force of the impact sent the vehicle airborne and hit a passing 18-wheeler causing the driver of the truck to lose control and go off into the grassy area alongside the freeway.
As a result of the collision, the Impala went on fire and the driver was ejected from the vehicle. The fire engulfed both the driver and car.
The truck driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to a hospital.
No additional information was immediately provided.
The crash remains under investigation.