1 Killed, 2 Injured in DUI Crash on South Loop West in Houston
Driver Killed, Two Juvenile Passengers Injured in Houston Crash on South Loop West (South Interstate Highway 610 West) at Kirby Drive; Kenneth Williams Arrested
Houston, Texas (July 18, 2022) – One person was killed and two other people were injured in an alleged DUI crash in Houston on Saturday evening, according to authorities.
The deadly collision happened at around 5:45 p.m. Saturday, July 16, in the 2300 block of South Loop West (South Interstate Highway 610 West) service road at Kirby Drive.
Authorities said Kenneth Jarrod Williams, 45, was driving a black Honda Pilot westbound on the service road when he allegedly ran a red light at the intersection and collided with a black Infinity EX35, which had the green light while turning from Kirby Drive to the westbound service road.
The driver of the Infinity, only identified as a 76-year-old victim, was pronounced dead at the scene. Two juvenile passengers in the Pilot sustained minor injuries and were taken to a local hospital.
Williams stopped at the scene and cooperated with the police. He was found to be intoxicated and was arrested for felony murder.
No other details were given.
The crash remains under investigation.
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