Daniel Cervantes Killed in DUI Crash on Katy Freeway in Houston
Daniel Cervantes ID’d as One Killed in Houston Car Crash at Katy Freeway and Normandy Street
Daniel Cervantes Killed in DUI Crash on Katy Freeway in Houston
Houston, Texas (August 14, 2018) – The man who was killed Saturday morning in an allegedly DUI car accident in Houston has been identified as Daniel Cervantes, 35, according to police.
The deadly accident occurred at about 5:00 a.m. Saturday, August 11 near the intersection of Katy Freeway and Normandy Street.
According to reports, a sports utility vehicle driven by Cervantes and a Cadillac CTS driven by Caleb Torres, 23 were allegedly racing on the interstate when the Cadillac reportedly clipped the SUV.
The force of the impact caused Cervantes to lose control of his vehicle and veered off the side of the road.
Cervantes died at the scene. The condition of Torres was not immediately provided.
Police said Torres was drinking and doing drugs before the accident. He was arrested and charged for intoxication manslaughter.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
