Child, 8, killed after speeding car causes them to crash against pole
HOUSTON - Authorities say an 8-year-old child has died Friday night in downtown Houston following a crash with a speeding vehicle that caused their own car to end up against a pole.
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According to Houston police, it happened around 10:30 p.m. in the 2001 block of St. Joseph St. near Chartres, where the driver of a Dodge Challenger reportedly ran a red light. That's when the driver crashed into another car, officials say, with two parents and their 8-year-old child inside.
Officers on the scene said the parents were OK but the child suffered the worst of injuries and was rushed to the hospital in serious condition.
On Sunday, investigators confirmed the child succumbed to their injuries.
The other driver, meanwhile, was also not injured from the crash and was said to be fully cooperative with officers and remained at the scene the entire time. Additionally, he did not appear to be intoxicated, so no charges have been filed at this time, but an investigation remains ongoing.
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This is a developing story.