13-year-old critically injured in Lake Worth police chase crash; drugs and guns found in flipped car

By FOX 4 Staff - Published February 17, 2023 8:39AM - Tarrant County - FOX 4

LAKE WORTH, Texas - Police in suburban Fort Worth said a 13-year-old girl is among three people still in the hospital after a police chase ended in a violent crash.

Lake Worth police said Wednesday night’s pursuit lasted about a minute before the driver lost control and flipped on a road near Loop 820 and Lake Worth Boulevard.

The young girl was critically injured.

They are also investigating a possible sexual assault related to the case.

Police said criminal charges are expected but have not been filed yet.

Two men and a 16-year-old boy were also seriously hurt.

Police said they found large amounts of cocaine and black tar heroin, as well as two loaded guns in the car.