Fatal rollover crash in northwest Harris County leaves 1 dead, teen critically injured
HARRIS COUNTY - Harris County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal rollover crash that left one man dead and his 14-year-old son critically injured in northwest Harris County.
The crash happened at Greenhouse and Tuckerton Roads intersection at approximately 8:50 p.m.
An F150 driven by a suspected drunk driver ran a red light at the intersection, causing a T-bone collision with a Sienna.
Deputies say a suspected drunk driver of an F150 ran a red light at the intersection, leading to the T-bone collision with a Sienna. Authorities have obtained video evidence of the crash and interviewed witnesses.
The driver of the Sienna was pronounced dead at the scene. His son was taken to the hospital by a life-flight helicopter. The driver of the Ford F150 was taken to the hospital by ambulance and is in stable condition.
The authorities suspect that the F150 driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs when he crashed.
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According to the authorities, there are signs that the driver of the F150 may have been under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the crash.
HCSO has contacted the District Attorney's office to explore the possibility of charging the suspect with involuntary manslaughter due to intoxication.