KERRVILLE, Texas — A Kerrville police officer killed a driver who allegedly assaulted him after a traffic stop led to a pursuit, according to the city’s police department.

The officer attempted to stop the northbound vehicle on Sidney Baker for multiple traffic violations around 1:20 a.m. Tuesday, KPD said in a news release. But the driver fled from the officer toward State Highway 16.

As the pursuit continued into Gillespie County, officers from the Fredericksburg Police Department and officers from the Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Kerrville officer.

As the vehicle approached the Fredericksburg city limits, officers deployed a tire pressure gauge. The driver continued driving until he lost control of the vehicle, crashed and rolled over in the 1100 block of State Highway 16, KPD said.

Police said the driver exited the vehicle before charging at the Kerrville officer, who then fired his service weapon, striking the suspect.

The driver, who police described as a suspect, was pronounced dead at the scene. They have not yet been identified, nor have the police explained why the driver was considered a suspect.

Kerrville Police are not releasing the officer’s name at this time, but said the officer is on paid administrative leave per department policy.

The Texas Rangers are investigating why the Kerrville officer shot the driver.

KSAT will keep you updated as more information becomes available.