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In a shocking incident that has left a Houston family in critical condition, police are actively searching for a man who crashed his SUV at a staggering 100 mph and fled the scene, abandoning his injured wife and four children.
The harrowing event unfolded on Yale Street, where surveillance footage captured the moment the father’s Ford Expedition collided with a pickup truck, resulting in a catastrophic flip into a nearby ditch.
Details of the crash
According to local reports, the family was traveling in their SUV when the driver, identified as the father, lost control after being cut off by a Chevy Avalanche truck.
The impact was severe, causing the Expedition to flip over, with the family still inside. Eyewitness accounts and police investigations suggest that the vehicle was traveling at an alarming speed when the accident occurred. Tragically, an 8-year-old child was ejected from the vehicle during the crash, while the other children, described as toddlers, were also injured.
Family’s condition and police response
Emergency responders rushed the family to local hospitals, where two members are reported to be in serious condition and three in critical condition. Fortunately, the occupants of the pickup truck were unharmed. The Houston Police Department (HPD) has expressed deep concern over the driver’s decision to flee the scene, stating that he was picked up by another vehicle shortly after the crash.
Captain Ryan Watson of HPD commented, “I have no idea what’s going through his mind at the time. I don’t know if there was some other reason that he felt he needed to flee.” Investigators are diligently following leads to locate the driver and understand the circumstances surrounding his actions.
Community reaction and ongoing investigation
The incident has sparked outrage and concern within the Houston community, highlighting the dangers of reckless driving and the responsibilities of drivers to their passengers. As the investigation continues, authorities are urging anyone with information about the driver’s whereabouts to come forward.
The HPD is committed to bringing the individual to justice, emphasizing the importance of accountability in such tragic situations. The community is rallying around the injured family, hoping for their swift recovery and demanding answers regarding the driver’s motives.
