HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Three people were killed in a multi-vehicle crash involving a suspected intoxicated driver in southwest Houston on Sunday morning, the Houston Police Department said.
A total of five vehicles were damaged after a suspected intoxicated driver rammed through the intersection on West Orem Drive and Almeda Road, HPD said.
The driver of a gray Chrysler sedan was traveling southbound on Almeda Road with no headlights when they ran through a red light and struck a white Buick with multiple people inside, according to HPD Sgt. Rebecca Dallas.
Officials said two men were pronounced dead at the scene and a woman was rushed to the hospital, where she died from her injuries. The driver at fault was also taken to the hospital, where their condition is critical.
HPD said it believes the three victims were inside the Buick
Officials added that surveillance video from a nearby gas station is being used as evidence in the investigation.
Three vehicles waiting at the intersection were also hit, but all of those injured were treated and released at the scene, Dallas said.
“If you plan on drinking, just go ahead and get a rideshare so you can get home safely and so the streets of Houston are safe,” Dallas said.
HPD confirms the driver of the Chrysler will be charged with driving while intoxicated, which could later be upgraded to manslaughter with intoxication.
HPD stated that the intersection was closed for several hours while they conducted their investigation.
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