Houston crash near I-10 leaves man with spinal injury, in critical condition

HOUSTON - The Houston Police Department has launched an investigation into an alleged DWI accident on Tuesday.

Police say a woman is believed to have been driving while under the influence when she hit a man riding a scooter at 16155 Park Row near Energy Corridor.

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According to HPD Sergeant Dallas, the woman was driving her white coupe when she lost control of her vehicle, ultimately hitting the curb and then crashing into a tree. 

The impact was severe enough for her car to catch fire, officials say.

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Police say the woman did not sustain any major injuries.

The man riding the scooter, however, broke multiple bones and injured his spine, said Sgt. Dallas.

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He was treated immediately by Houston Fire Department and airlifted to the hospital where officials last said he was in critical condition.

A police investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances of the accident and what led up to it.