Overview
- Harris County prosecutors closed their case after presenting hospital tests showing a .301 blood alcohol content within about an hour of the crash and traces of cocaine.
- Passenger Arllette Reyes testified that Kristina Chambers overshot a turn onto Westheimer, entered the wrong lane, and appeared to be showing off her new Porsche before the impact.
- Joseph McMullin’s date, Briana Iturrino, told jurors the Porsche barreled toward them at an estimated speed over 70 mph, narrowly missed her, and threw McMullin about 30 feet; he died at the scene.
- The defense contends Chambers’ Christian Louboutin heel became wedged on the gas pedal at a hazardous curve, and has begun calling toxicology and intoxication experts to challenge impairment-based culpability.
- Chambers has pleaded not guilty, remains free on bond, faces two to 20 years if convicted, and also faces a pending wrongful-death lawsuit from McMullin’s parents seeking about $1 million.