Topline: A 21-year-old man is now facing a murder charge after investigators say he was driving during a high-speed pursuit that ended in a deadly crash and a suspect being struck by oncoming traffic along Highway 6.
Published: July 3, 2026 12:00 pm ET
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HARRIS COUNTY, TX — Steven Andrew Molina, 21, has been charged with murder in connection with a chase and crash in west Harris County that turned fatal, according to local reporting.
According to KHOU, Molina is accused of being the driver in a high-speed chase that ended on Highway 6. Earlier reporting on the incident said Houston police tried to stop a stolen vehicle, but the driver refused to pull over, triggering a pursuit.
The chase ended in the Westpark area, where authorities said the vehicle crashed. Investigators said at least one suspect then ran onto the highway service road and was struck and killed by oncoming traffic. The incident was first reported at about 3:29 a.m.
Reporting on the crash scene showed both an empty sedan and a damaged Houston police cruiser on the roadway, with broken glass and debris scattered across the area. Authorities also said two other people connected to the chase were detained and transported from the scene.
The southbound side of Highway 6 was shut down between Alief Clodine Road and Bellaire Boulevard for hours after the crash while investigators worked the scene. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office was reported to be leading the investigation.
As of the latest update, Molina had been charged with murder, escalating what began as a vehicle pursuit into a homicide case tied to the deadly outcome of the chase.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Published: July 3, 2026 12:00 pm ET
HARRIS COUNTY, TX — Steven Andrew Molina, 21, has been charged with murder in connection with a chase and crash in west Harris County that turned fatal, according to local reporting.
According to KHOU, Molina is accused of being the driver in a high-speed chase that ended on Highway 6. Earlier reporting on the incident said Houston police tried to stop a stolen vehicle, but the driver refused to pull over, triggering a pursuit.
The chase ended in the Westpark area, where authorities said the vehicle crashed. Investigators said at least one suspect then ran onto the highway service road and was struck and killed by oncoming traffic. The incident was first reported at about 3:29 a.m.
Reporting on the crash scene showed both an empty sedan and a damaged Houston police cruiser on the roadway, with broken glass and debris scattered across the area. Authorities also said two other people connected to the chase were detained and transported from the scene.
The southbound side of Highway 6 was shut down between Alief Clodine Road and Bellaire Boulevard for hours after the crash while investigators worked the scene. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office was reported to be leading the investigation.
As of the latest update, Molina had been charged with murder, escalating what began as a vehicle pursuit into a homicide case tied to the deadly outcome of the chase.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Man Ran From Crashed Stolen Car and Was Fatally Hit. Driver Now Faces Murder Charge.
A 21-year-old man is now facing a murder charge after investigators say he was driving during a high-speed pursuit that ended in a deadly crash and a suspect being struck by oncoming traffic along Highway 6.
By Silvia Torres
Published: July 3, 2026 12:00 pm ET
HARRIS COUNTY, TX — Steven Andrew Molina, 21, has been charged with murder in connection with a chase and crash in west Harris County that turned fatal, according to local reporting.
According to KHOU, Molina is accused of being the driver in a high-speed chase that ended on Highway 6. Earlier reporting on the incident said Houston police tried to stop a stolen vehicle, but the driver refused to pull over, triggering a pursuit.
The chase ended in the Westpark area, where authorities said the vehicle crashed. Investigators said at least one suspect then ran onto the highway service road and was struck and killed by oncoming traffic. The incident was first reported at about 3:29 a.m.
Reporting on the crash scene showed both an empty sedan and a damaged Houston police cruiser on the roadway, with broken glass and debris scattered across the area. Authorities also said two other people connected to the chase were detained and transported from the scene.
The southbound side of Highway 6 was shut down between Alief Clodine Road and Bellaire Boulevard for hours after the crash while investigators worked the scene. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office was reported to be leading the investigation.
As of the latest update, Molina had been charged with murder, escalating what began as a vehicle pursuit into a homicide case tied to the deadly outcome of the chase.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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