Oklahoma man charged after chase

Deontae Keshawn Myers, 26, of Lawton, Oklahoma, faces felony charges for evading arrest with a vehicle causing serious bodily injury and reckless driving after a high-speed motorcycle pursuit near Texas Motor Speedway.

Chase began during traffic enforcement

Roanoke police were conducting targeted traffic enforcement after complaints about high-speed motorcycles near Texas Motor Speedway when an officer attempted to stop Myers on his 2021 Yamaha motorcycle.

Crash happened on Highway 114

The collision occurred around midnight on September 20 on State Highway 114 near Interstate 35W, just west of the interstate. Both motorcycles hit a 2023 Ford Transit van, but the van's occupants were not injured.

Officer remains in critical condition

The Roanoke police officer was taken to a local hospital and remained in critical condition as of Monday. Myers was also hospitalized and will be booked into Denton County Jail after his release.

Community support pouring in

Roanoke police received an outpouring of support from residents and law enforcement agencies. The department asks supporters to drop off gift cards and messages at the police station and warns against unverified fundraisers.

“Police cautioned residents against donating through unverified links or third-party fundraisers.”