The Columbus Police Department issued the following press release on their Social Media Page:
On 02-01-2022 at 8:10 pm Columbus Police Department initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 2100 block of Walnut St (US HWY 90), for a traffic violation. Columbus Police Department identified the driver as Alan Quan Tea Steward, 39 years old, of Missouri City, Texas. During the traffic stop Columbus Police Department learned that Steward was wanted by Pardons and Parole for Felon in Possession of a Firearm. Steward evaded apprehension in the vehicle he was driving, leading Columbus Police Department in a pursuit of approximately 30 miles. Spikes were deployed on IH-10 in Austin County. Steward crashed the vehicle he was driving and the vehicle ignited into flames as a result of the crash. Steward was confirmed deceased by an Austin County Justice of the Peace. Steward’s next of kin has been notified of his death. The incident remains under investigation.
You can view the press release below. If any further information is made available, we will update this story.
