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Two Dead, One Hospitalized in Suspected High-Speed Crash in Houston's River Oaks

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Published on December 19, 2024
Two Dead, One Hospitalized in Suspected High-Speed Crash in Houston's River OaksSource: Google Street View

A crash in Houston's River Oaks area early Thursday morning killed two people and left another injured. The accident happened around 2:30 a.m. on Kirby Drive near San Felipe Street, where the Lexus SUV was reportedly speeding before losing control and hitting a tree, according to KHOU.

A crash in Houston resulted in the roof of a Lexus being wedged against a tree. The driver died after being taken to the hospital, and a backseat passenger was declared dead at the scene. Investigators are looking into whether alcohol played a role in the accident. This information comes from KHOU.

A crash in front of River Oaks Elementary involved three men in their 20s. A deputy saw the SUV lose control, flip over, and hit a tree. Firefighters had to rescue the driver and front-seat passenger. The driver later died at the hospital, and the other passenger, whose condition is unknown, was also taken to the hospital. While the cause of the crash is still under investigation, alcohol may have been a factor. The victims' identities have not been released, as stated by FOX 26 Houston.