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ECSO recovers stolen vehicle, searching for suspect

A deputy hydroplaned during the pursuit and rolled but appears to be okay.

ECTOR COUNTY, Texas — Ector County Sheriff's Office is in pursuit of a stolen vehicle just before 6 p.m. on Thursday.

The pursuit started in the area of  State Highway 158 and US 385.

According to ECSO a deputy involved in the chase hydroplaned and rolled. The deputy was taken to Medical Center Hospital to be treated and was released.

ECSO says a man from Hobbs was inside the Stripes at 101 Yukon stopping for fuel when the suspect stole his vehicle. The man called his supervisor who alerted ECSO.

Deputies pursued the stolen vehicle for two hours. The driver ran multiple people off of the road but no injuries have been reported.

Around 7:35 p.m., the vehicle was located in a field south of Andrews. Officers began searching for the suspect on foot and a drone and a K-9 unit were deployed.

Andrews County Sheriff's Office has recovered the vehicle and is assisting in the investigation.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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