1 in custody after high speed pursuit ends on S. Loop 289

LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - At approximately 6:28 p.m. on March 1, 2023, a Lubbock County Sheriff’s deputy attempted to initiate a traffic stop on SE Loop 289 Frontage Road and Ash Ave on a black Kia passenger car for a traffic violation when the driver of the vehicle began to flee from deputies and a pursuit ensued.

The pursuit ended at approximately 6:43 p.m. in the area of S. Loop 289 and Tahoka Exit.

The driver of the vehicle was transported by EMS to a local hospital in reference to a dog bite sustained after failing to comply with Law Enforcement.

The driver will be charged with evading in a vehicle, reckless driving as well as resisting arrest.

This is still an ongoing investigation.

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