2 Killed and 2 Charged after Houston Car Accident on West Loop near Beechnut
Houston, Texas (January 21, 2019) – Two people were killed early Sunday morning in a traffic crash involving five vehicles in  Houston, according to a local news source.
The multi-car accident took place at around 2:00 a.m. Sunday, January 20 on the West Loop near Beechnut.
Police said for an unknown reason a white Lexus struck another vehicle on the West Loop. The Lexus then became disabled as a result of the collision.
The Lexus driver got out and sat on the side of the road making phone calls. A black Ford F-150 crested the hill and spotted the broken car, veering at the last minute to avoid a crash.
In the process, the F-150 struck a Ford Taurus.
Two people, who were in the Taurus, were killed in the wreck. Their names have not been released pending identification and notification of family.
The drivers of the F-150 and the Lexus were both charged with drunken driving.
An investigation into the crash is underway.