Uninvolved Driver Killed In Collision During Fort Worth Police Chase

By Raegan Scharfetter, CBS Dallas/Fort Worth

July 7, 2023

FORT WORTH (CBSNewsTexas.com) — An innocent driver is dead after colliding with a police car that was chasing down a stolen vehicle Thursday evening, officials said.

Shortly after 6 p.m. July 6, police reportedly attempted to stop a stolen Dodge Challenger by activating its overhead lights and siren. However, the Challenger fled and officers subsequently deployed stop sticks, deflating one of its tires.

Still, the suspect vehicle continued to evade officers and a chase ensued, police said.

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