2 injured when pickup crashes into power pole in Fort Worth police chase on Hemphill St
Two people were injured Monday night when their vehicle crashed into a utility pole on Hemphill Street while they were trying to evade Fort Worth police, according to authorities.
Police said the pursuit started when Real Time Crime Center cameras spotted a vehicle linked to a person wanted on a felony offense. Officers tried to stop the vehicle but the driver fled, leading to a chase.
The driver and a passenger in the white two-door pickup truck were hospitalized and in police custody, according to a police spokesperson.
One person was in serious condition and the other in good condition, according to MedStar.
The pursuit ended when the vehicle hit the utility pole, downing power lines and damaging transformers.
Video taken by a bystander shows the white pickup speed by, followed by an explosion with flashes of light and a cloud of black smoke when the truck hits the power pole.
A white pickup was twisted and tireless on the side of Hemphill Street at the intersection with West Fogg Street in south Fort Worth. Police said the downed utility pole and damaged transformers resulted in the street being closed for several hours.
The crash was reported shortly before 7:30 p.m. in the 3900 block of Hemphill.
The streets were closed for about two blocks in each direction at the intersection.
This story was originally published May 6, 2024 at 8:43 PM.