Teen killed after evading police, crashing minibike in North Shore
HOUSTON, TX – A teen died Saturday when his minibike collided with another vehicle during a police chase in northeast Houston, reports abc 13.
The accident occurred around 1:30 p.m. in the area of Wallisville Road and Uvalde Road, which is just northwest of North Shore Middle School and east of North Shore Park.
Police say they attempted to stop a teen on a motorbike after observing reckless driving and a speed limit violation. The teen fled police, entered the wrong side of the roadway, and ultimately crashed into an SUV.
The teen operator of the minibike died at the scene of the crash. Authorities have not yet released his name to the public.
A full investigation is underway.
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