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Two Houston Firefighters Injured in I-45 Crash, Police Investigate Possible DWI

Police have opened a DWI investigation into the high-speed crash that injured two Houston firefighters.

Overview

  • Authorities say the collision happened around midnight Saturday on northbound I-45 near FM 2351 in the Clear Lake/Friendswood area.
  • The Houston Fire Department engine was blocking the left lane at an earlier crash scene when a speeding vehicle struck it.
  • Both firefighters were taken to the hospital in stable condition with minor injuries, and the driver was hospitalized in critical condition.
  • Investigators reported no signs that the driver slowed or braked before impact.
  • HPD requested its DWI unit for the case, and officials have not released identities or announced any charges.