Carjacking Suspect Crashes Killing Innocent Driver, Houston, TX

INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 1-17-26 | 12:47 a.m. LOCATION: 999 Travis AREA/CITY: Houston DETAILS: A disturbance occurred around 12:45 a.m. in the 2700 block of Travis Street, drawing the attention of a complainant who was sitting in a Ford Edge. The complainant exited her vehicle after believing a family member was involved in the disturbance. One of the main agitators entered the complainant’s Ford Edge and attempted to steal it while her 12-year-old son was inside the passenger seat. The complainant tried to stop the suspect from leaving with the vehicle. The suspect used force against the complainant and shoved her out of the vehicle. Investigators believe the complainant was struck by the vehicle as the suspect drove off. While the complainant was attempting to get her son out, the child escaped out of the passenger side and was not inside the vehicle when the suspect drove off. The suspect drove northbound on Travis Street at an extremely high rate of speed. As he passed Lamar Street, the suspect made contact with a Kia Soul and a Toyota pickup truck, clipping both vehicles. The suspect lost control and struck the Kia Soul with enough force that the Kia rolled over and sustained substantial damage. The driver of the Kia Soul was pronounced deceased. The Toyota pickup driver was transported as a precaution and showed no signs of injury. The suspect was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The complainant is described as a Hispanic female in her 30s and was injured, remaining on scene to assist with the investigation before seeking medical attention. The 12-year-old child was not injured. The crash reconstruction unit is investigating the crash in conjunction with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. In consultation with investigators, the Harris County District Attorney’s Office accepted a murder charge against the suspect. Please see SOT for more info. HANDLING AGENCIES: HPD SOT(s): Sgt. Fendia Injured? We are on your side. https://www.pedramlaw.com Join this channel to support our photographers:    / @onscenetv   For licensing, contact [email protected] Follow our other platforms! IG - https://www.instagram.com/onscenetv/?... FB -   / onscenetv