Harris County crime: Wife runs over husband during domestic dispute, deputies say
Harris County - An argument between a husband and wife took a dangerous turn today when the husband was struck by a vehicle driven by his wife on Sunday morning.
Rosalyn Stroy Boutte is accused of causing bodily harm to her husband by striking him with the vehicle on or about June 23, 2024.
The incident occurred at 455 S Fry Road following a disagreement between the couple at another location around 8:30 a.m. Randy James Boutte, identified as the husband, sustained significant injuries after allegedly being hit by a vehicle driven by Rosalyn Stroy Boutte, his wife. She is charged with aggravated assault on a family member.
Witnesses reported that as they arrived at their destination, the husband attempted to leave the vehicle. Allegedly, the wife accelerated unexpectedly, dragging and running over her husband.
Eyewitnesses described a harrowing moment when it appeared the wife might attempt to harm her husband again, but she eventually stopped.
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Emergency responders arrived at the scene and airlifted the man to the hospital via Life Flight. Authorities say he is now reported to be in stable condition.
Authorities have detained the wife as they continue to investigate the incident.