One person died after a suspected drunken driver led law enforcement on an early-morning high-speed chase Wednesday in west Houston.
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Houston police received a call just after 12 a.m. about a suspected drunken man in his 30s driving in the 10600 block of Westheimer Road.Police said they tried to conduct a traffic stop, but the vehicle continued to evade authorities and a chase began. Near Little York Road, the driver made a U-turn and began heading south on Beltway 8.
Police said they were trying to stop the driver so nobody would get hurt. The Department of Public Safety helicopter then joined the pursuit and officers pulled back.They lost control and the vehicle rolled over several times. The passenger was thrown from the car and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver was taken to a local hospital and is expected to survive. He could face a felony murder charge. Authorities are still investigating the case, and they encouraged people to call them if they see drunken drivers.Cynthia Miranda graduated from UT Austin and is a proud Houstonian. She is passionate about covering breaking news and community stories. Cynthia previously covered elections, the historic 2021 Texas winter storm, and other news in East Texas. In addition to writing, she also loves going to concerts, watching movies, and cooking with her family.
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