Houston, Texas (Sept. 5, 2023)
24-year-old Adrian James Martinez faces charges of failing to stop and render aid in a deadly crash.
The incident occurred near the 900 block of South Dairy Ashford. Martinez was driving a silver Honda Accord reportedly at a high rate of speed and lost control of the vehicle. He struck a curb, causing him to change lanes and strike two nearby trees. The car was split into two halves due to the collision.
A passenger in the rear seat was ejected in the crash. According to reports, Martinez helped his girlfriend out of the vehicle before fleeing on foot to a nearby apartment complex.
One passenger was pronounced dead at the scene, a second was taken to a nearby hospital in unknown condition.
Martinez’s family reportedly contacted HPD to inform them of his location. The 24-year-old admitted to fleeing the scene following the accident and was taken into custody.
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Source: KTRK
