Houston, Texas (March 5, 2024) – A 3-year-old and her father are in the hospital following a collision with a suspected drunk driver.
Officials responding to the accident are reporting a crash near the intersection of Gulf Bank at Sweet Water Road. Police believe an F-350 driven by a drunk driver struck a white minivan before then fleeing the scene. Inside the minivan at the time of the crash were the 3-year-old, her father, mother, and the driver of the minivan.
The minivan was operating as an Uber at the time of the crash. According to reports, the driver of the minivan attempted to follow the fleeing vehicle. The Uber driver, at some point, lost control of the minivan and crashed into a traffic control box nearby.
Police later caught up to the fleeing pickup truck and returned the driver to the scene of the accident. They believe the driver may have been intoxicated at the time of the crash.
An investigation remains ongoing into this accident.
Houston Car Crash Lawyers
Reckless driving can lead to dangerous consequences. Reckless or negligent driving can manifest in various ways. Most commonly, these manifest in the form of speeding or drunk driving accidents.
These accidents can often lead to tragic consequences, such as this incident. No family should have to suffer through this horrible ordeal. If you or your loved ones are in a similar situation, we recommend contacting the experienced legal experts at Sutliff & Stout.
If you’ve been in an accident, contact Sutliff & Stout Injury and Accident Law Firm today. Our case evaluations are 100% free, and we have staff available 24/7. Visit us online now or give us a call today.
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