1 Injured in DUI Accident on Southwest Freeway in Houston

Driver Hurt in Houston Crash on Southwest Freeway and Hillcroft Avenue

Houston, Texas (May 23, 2018) – A driver was seriously injured in a DUI crash in Houston Monday morning, according to a Houston Police Department report.
The crash occurred at about 4:00 a.m. Monday, May 21 off the intersection of the Southwest Freeway and Hillcroft Avenue.
According to the Houston Police Department report, the driver was heading northbound along U.S. 59 when it was struck by another alleged drunk driver.
The force of the impact sent the first car into the rear of a nearby fire truck.
The driver of the first car was extricated from the wreckage. That person suffered serious injuries but non-life threatening injuries.
The alleged drunk driver stopped at the scene and complied with police. It’s unknown if authorities issued any charges or citations.
The crash remains under investigation.
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