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Mother and Infant Daughter Identified in Fatal San Jacinto River Crash

Two older children were rescued by a heroic bystander, while investigators examine a possible medical emergency as the cause of the accident.

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Overview

  • Crystal Hall Njepu, 39, and her one-year-old daughter, Annah, tragically lost their lives after their SUV plunged into the San Jacinto River in Channelview, Texas, on April 25.
  • A witness heroically dove into the river, broke a window, and rescued Njepu's two older children, a 5-year-old boy and a 7-year-old girl, who are now recovering under their aunt's care.
  • Investigators believe Njepu may have experienced a medical emergency that caused her vehicle to veer off the road and accelerate into the river, where it was quickly carried by the current.
  • A GoFundMe campaign organized by Njepu's sister has raised over $5,000 to cover funeral expenses and provide support for the surviving children.
  • The Harris County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the vehicle's mechanical state and the driver's medical history to determine the exact cause of the crash.