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HPD: Wrong-way driver dies after being struck by suspected drunk driver in ‘double-fault’ crash
The incorrect-way driver had been concerned in a head-on collision earlier than he received out of his automobile and was struck by a suspected drunk driver, police mentioned.
HOUSTON — A wrong-way driver died when he was struck exterior of his automobile by a suspected drunk driver on the Gulf Freeway early Monday morning, based on Houston police.
The incorrect-way driver had been concerned in head-on collision with one other automobile within the Gulf Freeway simply previous the Scott Road exit close to downtown.
The Gulf Freeway stays closed as of 5 a.m. as police conduct their investigation.
Police mentioned this all began simply earlier than 2:30 a.m. when a silver Toyota Corolla was heading within the unsuitable course within the southbound lanes of the Gulf Freeway. That wrong-way driver struck a black Nissan Altima heading south on the freeway close to the Spur 5 interchange.
The momentum of the crash triggered the Toyota to turn out to be disabled about 100 yards away from the preliminary influence of the head-on collision, police mentioned.
Police mentioned the Nissan suffered injury to the motive force’s aspect, however the driver and passenger within the weren’t injured and remained on the scene.
Following the crash, the wrong-way driver received out of his automobile and was standing within the transferring lanes of visitors, police mentioned. That’s when a dashing Buick sedan that witnesses mentioned was weaving out and in of visitors struck the Toyota.
The Buick struck each the automotive and the motive force who was standing exterior of his automobile, police mentioned. The incorrect-way driver was pronounced useless on the scene.
Police mentioned the motive force of the Buick admitted to ingesting to officers on the scene and confirmed indicators of intoxication. He was transported to the hospital by ambulance with some accidents.
Police mentioned they’re contemplating this a double-fault crash right now.
The motive force of the Buick may face an intoxication manslaughter cost, police mentioned. The case can be referred to the grand jury.
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