Fort Worth stolen ambulance involved in DPS chase, shooting in Austin
Key Points:
- A stolen Fort Worth ambulance was involved in a high-speed chase on I-35 in Austin, during which the driver rammed multiple vehicles and evaded Texas Department of Public Safety troopers.
- The chase ended on the I-35 upper deck near Highway 290, where a trooper fired at the driver, who died at the scene.
- The Fort Worth Fire Department confirmed the ambulance was stolen from Station 4 and is cooperating with multiple agencies to investigate the incident.
- The upper deck of I-35 remains closed as the investigation continues, and officials advise motorists to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.