Fatal drunk driving crash in southwest Houston
A tragic collision occurred early Sunday in southwest Houston, resulting in the deaths of three individuals at the hands of a suspected drunk driver, according to local authorities. The suspect, critically injured in the crash, faces charges of intoxication manslaughter. The incident took place when the suspect drove a gray Chrysler through a red light at Almeda and West Orem, colliding with a white Buick and causing a cascading impact that involved three other vehicles waiting at the intersection. Two men, aged 23 and 24, were pronounced dead at the scene, while a 21-year-old woman ejected from the Buick later succumbed to her injuries at a nearby hospital. The suspect, believed to be 29 years old, is in critical condition, with slim chances of survival. Investigations are ongoing, and the identities of those involved have not been disclosed. Authorities emphasized the importance of planning for a safe ride prior to consuming alcohol to prevent such devastating incidents. The intersection was temporarily closed following the crash but reopened later in the morning.
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