46-Year-Old Man Killed in Houston Two-Vehicle Crash on Richmond Avenue at Fondren Road; Alvaro Ramirez-Ramirez Arrested

Houston, Texas (January 15, 2022) – A 46-year-old man was killed Wednesday night in a DWI crash in Houston, according to the police.

The deadly accident occurred around 11:25 p.m., January 12, in the 8898 block of Richmond Avenue at the intersection of Fondren Road. 

Police said a black Dodge Ram pickup truck was traveling eastbound on Richmond Avenue while a white Audi A6 was traveling northbound on Fondren Road.

The pickup truck driver ran a red light at the intersection and struck the Audi.

The Audi driver was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released.

The pickup truck driver, Alvaro Ramirez-Ramirez, 35, was arrested and taken into custody for driving while intoxicated. He has been charged with intoxication manslaughter and failure to stop and render aid.

The police are investigating the crash.

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