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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
HPD said it believes the three victims were inside the Buick<\/p>\n
Officials added that surveillance video from a nearby gas station is being used as evidence in the investigation.<\/p>\n
Three vehicles waiting at the intersection were also hit, but all of those injured were treated and released at the scene, Dallas said.<\/p>\n
“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.<\/p>\n
HPD confirms the driver of the Chrysler will be charged with driving while intoxicated, which could later be upgraded to manslaughter with intoxication.<\/p>\n
HPD stated that the intersection was closed for several hours while they conducted their investigation.<\/p>\n
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