Houston, December 17, 2025
A tragic incident occurred in Houston when an 18-year-old passenger, Perry Briscoe, died after a police chase resulted in a horrific crash. The vehicle, a blue Dodge Charger, was driven by 17-year-old Ruben X. Mendoza, who has been charged with murder. The chase began after deputies attempted to pull over the car for reckless driving before it crashed into a tree, leading to Briscoe’s death. The driver, Mendoza, is currently in custody, and the investigation is ongoing.
Houston Police Chase Ends in Fatal Crash, Teen Charged with Murder
Houston, Texas – Perry Briscoe, 18, of Houston, died early Saturday morning, December 13, 2025, after the Dodge Charger he was a passenger in crashed into a tree following a police chase in southeast Houston. The driver of the vehicle, Ruben X. Mendoza, 17, of Pasadena, has been charged with murder in connection with Briscoe’s death.
Details of the Incident
The fatal collision occurred around 5 a.m. in the 9700 block of Clearwood Drive. Harris County Precinct 2 deputy constables attempted to stop the blue Dodge Charger on an Interstate 45 feeder road after observing it weaving through traffic. The driver, identified as Mendoza, fled from deputies, leading them onto the highway and then into a neighborhood.
During the pursuit, the Charger reportedly sped through an intersection, hit a dip in the road, went airborne, and then crashed into a tree. The impact was severe, nearly splitting the vehicle in half. Perry Briscoe was pronounced dead at the scene.
Driver Charged
Mendoza was transported to an area hospital for his injuries following the crash. He was later taken into custody at the Harris County Jail and charged with murder. Prosecutors have requested his bond be set at $250,000. As of Sunday morning, Mendoza did not have a listed defense attorney and was scheduled for his first court appearance on Monday morning.
The crash remains under investigation by authorities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What happened in Houston on Saturday, December 13, 2025?
- Perry Briscoe died after the Dodge Charger he was a passenger in crashed into a tree following a police chase in southeast Houston.
- Who was Perry Briscoe?
- Perry Briscoe was an 18-year-old from Houston who died in a fatal crash.
- Who was the driver of the vehicle?
- The driver was Ruben X. Mendoza, a 17-year-old from Pasadena.
- What charges is the driver facing?
- Ruben X. Mendoza has been charged with murder in connection with Briscoe’s death.
- Where did the crash take place?
- The crash occurred in the 9700 block of Clearwood Drive in southeast Houston.
- Was there a police chase involved?
- Yes, the crash happened after the vehicle was involved in a police chase initiated by Harris County Precinct 2 deputy constables.
Key Features of the Incident
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Victim | Perry Briscoe (18 years old, Houston) |
| Date of Incident | December 13, 2025 |
| Time of Incident | Approximately 5 a.m. |
| Location | 9700 block of Clearwood Drive, southeast Houston, Texas |
| Vehicle Involved | Blue Dodge Charger |
| Driver | Ruben X. Mendoza (17 years old, Pasadena) |
| Circumstance | Solo-vehicle crash after police chase |
| Outcome for Victim | Pronounced dead at the scene |
| Charges Against Driver | Murder |
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