Diana Chain ID’d as Woman Killed in Conroe DUI Pedestrian Accident at South Frazier Street and South Loop 336
Conroe, Texas (October 31, 2018) – The woman who was struck and killed by an alleged drunk driver last Thursday in Conroe has been identified as Diana Chain, 56, according to a statement released by the Conroe Police Department.
The deadly accident took place at about 10:00 p.m. Thursday, October 25 off the corner of South Frazier Street and South Loop 336.
Police said Chain was walking along the shoulder of Frazier Street when she was hit by a vehicle driven by Vanatten, 38, who was allegedly drunk at the time.
Chain was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders.
Authorities located Vanatten at a gas station approximately two blocks from the site of the accident.
Vanatten was arrested on a charge of intoxication manslaughter. Authorities said Vanatten previously had alcohol-related charges dating back to 2007.
No additional information was immediately available.
The crash remains under investigation.