A woman has been left in critical condition following a vehicle accident on West Dallas Street in Houston's Fourth Ward neighborhood, with emergency responders having to extricate her from beneath the car. This incident, as FOX 26 Houston reports, occurred near 702 West Dallas Street, leading to the victim's urgent transport to Ben Taub Hospital.
On the scene, identified by Click2Houston, officers poured out what appeared to be alcoholic beverages, suggesting a suspected DWI case. The woman, found pinned under the vehicle around 9:15 p.m., was rushed to the hospital with severe injuries that threaten her life. Rushing to assist at the crash site, Houston Fire Department units called for additional support from the police. The driver, whose identity has yet to be disclosed, is being held under suspicion of driving while intoxicated, with the potential for further charges pending the woman's condition.
Sgt. Rose of the Houston Police Department's Vehicular Crimes Division confirmed to Click2Houston that the unidentified driver was detained under the suspicion of driving under the influence. The details of what led up to the crash have not been revealed, with investigations by local authorities ongoing. Currently, no information concerning the events that precipitated the crash has been provided by police.
