Houston Crash: 3-year-old killed in deadly crash caused by intoxicated passenger taking wheel on SH-288
HOUSTON - The Houston Police Department Crime Division is investigating a fatal car crash involving a family around on SH-288 near Wheeler Avenue, that took the life of a 3-year-old child.
Police say before midnight, they responded to a crash involving a couple with three children who was driving in black Chevrolet Tahoe SUV.
According to officials, the woman was driving the car, and the man was intoxicated in the passenger side.
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After investigation, authorities learned an argument broke out between the couple, causing the intoxicated man to grab the stirring wheel.
Police say the man's actions caused a struggle between him and the woman.
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During the fight, the SUV to hit a wall, causing injuries to everyone inside including, two other children in the backseat, according to police.
The ages of the kids were 7-year-old, 3-year-old and a 3-month-old. Police say the 3-year-old had hit his head, but it is unclear how.
Officials say all three kids and two adults were taken to the hospital, where the 3-year-old was pronounced dead.
There are still no charges filed against the man, but police say he could face charges as a result of the investigation.