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Man starts chase with DPS trooper after driving in wrong direction near Highway 288, authorities say
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· August 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway According to DPS, the traffic stop was initiated after the driver was observed driving the wrong way near Highway 288.
A driver who was traveling in the wrong direction sparked a traffic stop by a DPS trooper. The stop escalated when the driver refused to exit the vehicle, prompting the trooper to pull out his weapon. The driver then fled, starting a pursuit.
Details of the incident are available from the Department of Public Safety. According to DPS, the traffic stop was initiated after the driver was observed driving the wrong way near Highway 288. Further information about the chase and its outcome can be found through official channels.
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Category: traffic Published: August 24, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston Reading time: 1 min
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