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Stopped train helps end police chase in northeast Houston

Police say a chase came to an end when a driver crashed into a crossing barrier at a stopped train.

HOUSTON – A chase suspect tried to get away but in the end was caught when he reached a dead end at a stopped train in northeast Houston overnight.

Around 4:30 a.m. Thursday Houston police were chasing a reported stolen pickup truck. When police tried to stop the driver, he allegedly led them on a short chase.

The chase ended on Cavalcade near Elysian when the driver crashed into a crossing guard at a stopped train.

Police say both the driver and a passenger tried to run away but were caught.

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