MOBILE, Ala. — A driver was seriously injured Monday, Nov. 9, after a Mobile police chase that began on St. Stephens Road, according to the Mobile Police Department. Officers ended the pursuit after losing sight of the vehicle, and a short time later they found it wrecked near Stanton Road and Mobile Street.
Mobile police confirmed in an update that the driver was found inside the wrecked vehicle and was taken to a hospital with serious injuries. The department has not released the driver’s name or said whether any charges are expected.
How the Pursuit Began
According to police, officers tried to make a traffic stop at about 11 a.m. Monday on St. Stephens Road near Pleasant Avenue. The driver did not pull over, and officers began following the vehicle.
Police said officers called off the pursuit after they lost sight of the vehicle. A short time later, officers came upon the same vehicle wrecked in the area of Stanton Road and Mobile Street.
The driver was still inside when officers reached the vehicle, police said. The driver was then taken to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries. Police have not said what the vehicle struck, whether anyone else was in it, or whether any other vehicles or people were involved in the crash.
- Date and time: About 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 9, 2026
- Attempted stop: St. Stephens Road near Pleasant Avenue
- Crash location: Area of Stanton Road and Mobile Street
- Injuries: Driver taken to a hospital with serious injuries
- Pursuit status: Police said officers ended the pursuit after losing sight of the vehicle
Not Connected to Last Week’s Chase
Monday’s incident is separate from a Mobile police chase earlier this month that ended when a white Toyota truck hit a tree near Idaho Road and Cresthaven Road in west Mobile. In that case, the driver ran off on foot and a female passenger suffered minor injuries, and police searched the area for the driver.
Monday’s crash took place in a different part of the city, north and west of downtown, and police said the driver in this case was found inside the vehicle.
Why the Stop Was Attempted Remains Unclear
Police have not said why officers initially tried to stop the vehicle on St. Stephens Road, how long the pursuit lasted or how fast the vehicle was traveling. The department said no further details were being released at the time of its update.
In Alabama, attempting to elude a law enforcement officer after being signaled to stop is a criminal offense, and the penalties can increase when a pursuit causes injuries or puts others in danger. Whether any charges are filed in this case will depend on the results of the police investigation. Anyone charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
What Happens Next
Mobile police are expected to continue investigating both the attempted traffic stop and the crash. That work typically includes documenting the crash scene, reviewing any available video and determining the circumstances that led to the wreck.
South Alabama News will update this story if police release the driver’s identity or condition, announce charges or provide more information about why officers tried to make the stop.
Advice for Motorists
Law enforcement agencies stress that drivers who see emergency lights behind them should signal, slow down and pull over safely to the right as soon as it is practical. Drivers who are unsure whether a vehicle trying to stop them is a legitimate police unit can turn on their hazard lights, slow down and call 911 to confirm before stopping in a well-lit, public place.
Anyone who witnessed Monday’s pursuit or the crash near Stanton Road and Mobile Street is encouraged to contact the Mobile Police Department. Tips can also be shared anonymously with Mobile County Crime Stoppers at 251-208-7000 or through the P3 Tips mobile app.
