FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — One person was arrested after a high-speed police chase with an 18-wheeler Saturday afternoon.
Christopher John Lubowski, 51, of Ormono, Florida, was arrested for felony charges of evading and possession of a controlled substance after more than 2.5 hour chase.
“I didn’t think I was going to make it, because it was so fast,” Gean Fernandez told.
Fernandez was hit by the big-rig near Katy Mills.
According to authorities, the chase began in Montgomery County when Roman Forest PD responded to a report of a reckless driving 18-wheeler. Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputies joined the chase to assist the pursuit.
“I didn’t know where to look at, the driver, 18-wheeler, the cops, everything was just moving so fast,” Zack Shami said.
Shami told ABC13 his family was almost hit head on by the truck when it sped by.
Happening now. Police chase with semi 18 wheeler makes it turn at Brookshore heading back towards Katy Texas heading east. @abc13houston dangerous dangerous semi on the loose pic.twitter.com/erfdrxIMie
— Storm Chaser Houston (@StormChaserHTX) November 4, 2023
The chase then passed through Harris County and Fort Bend County and ended with the help of several additional Houston-area agencies, including HPD and DPS, and all required tactical forces, including aviation units.
According to authorities, the suspect was forced to stop in a Fulshear neighborhood in Fort Bend County.
“I can’t remember in my life, seeing this many police cars at any event like this at once,” Dan Wampler said.
