Van Alstyne News, Pursuit Goes Through This Town

Information provided by Grayson County Sheriff’s Office Captain Mark Rosemund.
On Wednesday, January 7, at approximately 4:42 p.m., a deputy with the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office observed a black sport-style motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed on State Highway 11 near Tom Bean.
The deputy attempted to initiate a traffic stop after observing the motorcycle pass vehicles in a no-passing zone around a curve. The deputy briefly lost visual contact and later observed the motorcycle stopped at a red light at the intersection of Highway 11 and FM 1417. The motorcycle did not display a license plate.
When emergency lights were activated, the rider—wearing all black clothing and a
helmet—acknowledged the deputy and then accelerated away, turning west on FM 1417.
A pursuit ensued as the motorcycle fled at high speed, committing multiple traffic violations and
creating a dangerous situation for other motorists, including nearly colliding with another
vehicle.
The pursuit continued through multiple roadways, including FM 1417 and U.S. Highway 75,
with deputies from the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office taking over primary pursuit at different
points. The motorcycle repeatedly merged onto and exited U.S. 75, passing vehicles on the
shoulder at high speeds, reaching 120 miles per hour at times.
Ultimately, the pursuit was terminated after visual contact with the motorcycle was lost.
The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Howe Police Department and the Texas
Department of Public Safety.
No injuries were reported as a result of the pursuit.
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Grayson County
Sheriff’s Office. That phone number is 903-893-4388.