Passenger killed in Brazoria County UTV wreck; driver arrested
RICHWOOD, Texas - A man was arrested overnight for a UTV crash that killed a woman in Richwood, according to police.
Brazoria County: Fatal Richwood crash
What we know:
Police say the crash was reported at about 3:30 a.m. Sunday on Bayou Bend Drive, near FM 2004 and Oakwood Trail.
The crash was reported as a "single-vehicle rollover crash involving an off-road UTV."
Police say multiple people were on the UTV, and a 33-year-old woman was ejected from the vehicle during the crash. The woman was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Officials believe 38-year-old Sean Berkley was driving the UTV at the time, and speed and alcohol are suspected of playing a role in the crash. Police say they had "probable cause to arrest Berkley for Intoxication Manslaughter."
Officials then reportedly served a warrant to collect a blood sample from Berkley, and they're waiting on the results.
The investigation is ongoing.
What we don't know:
No other details are available at this time.
The Source: Richwood Police