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Charges Upgraded to Intoxication Manslaughter in Houston Crash That Killed Three

Police cite surveillance footage alongside toxicology as the basis for the more severe count.

Overview

  • Investigators say a gray Chrysler ran a red light at West Orem Drive and Almeda Road just after 1 a.m. with its headlights off.
  • The Chrysler T‑boned a white Buick in the intersection, triggering a chain‑reaction collision that also struck three vehicles stopped at the light.
  • Two occupants of the Buick were pronounced dead at the scene, and a third person who was ejected later died at a hospital.
  • Houston police report the Chrysler driver remains in critical condition and had a blood‑alcohol level well above the legal limit.
  • The intersection was closed for several hours during the investigation, and authorities are seeking additional video or witness tips.