Overview
- Officers say a pickup ran a red light at Clay Road and the West Sam Houston Tollway shortly after 1 a.m. and struck a small sedan that had a green light.
- A toddler in the back seat survived without serious injury after being properly secured in a car seat tethered at multiple points.
- Investigators report the pickup driver tried to leave but was found about 100 yards away after his truck became disabled.
- A Drug Recognition Expert evaluated the driver at the scene, and prosecutors are seeking a blood warrant to obtain chemical evidence.
- Authorities have not released the identities of those involved as the Vehicular Crimes Division continues the investigation.