The Brief
- A driver crashed into another car after leading police on a chase in downtown Austin
- APD said the incident happened on May 21 on Lamar Blvd. near 5th Street
- There were no serious injuries
AUSTIN, Texas – A police pursuit ended with a crash in downtown Austin on Wednesday morning.
Downtown Austin police chase
The backstory:
On Wednesday, May 21, around 9 a.m., on Lamar Blvd. near 5th Street, FOX 7 dash cam captured officers who had pulled over a suspected intoxicated driver. A few seconds later, the suspect drives off, followed by officers with their sirens on.
The pursuit ended when the suspect crashed with another car at 7th Street and Congress Ave. The front of the suspect’s car was completely mangled.
Police have identified the suspect driver as Isaak Meredith, 22. He had minor injuries and was taken to the hospital.…