Overview

• A Ford Expedition traveling at 100 mph collided with a Chevy Avalanche in north Houston, causing the SUV to flip into a drainage ditch.
• The driver of the Expedition fled the scene after being picked up by another car, leaving behind his injured wife and four children.
• An 8-year-old child was ejected from the SUV during the crash, and all five family members were hospitalized, with three in critical condition and two in serious condition.
• The Chevy Avalanche driver remained at the scene and cooperated with law enforcement, and no injuries were reported for the occupants of the Avalanche.
• Houston Police are actively investigating the crash, pursuing leads to locate the fleeing driver, and determining whether charges will be filed.