Drunk man with child in car causes accident | Texas

Houston, Texas — A man who was allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol and had a child in the vehicle caused an accident on June 22, 2024, authorities said.

At approximately 10:59 p.m., Deputy Atluri of the 8th Precinct along with Constable Phil Sandlins observed a white Chevrolet Camaro driving recklessly in the 10500 block of S Sam Houston Pkwy E. The vehicle, driven by 30-year-old Joe Angel Lopez of Houston, Texas, was speeding and unsafely changed lanes before striking another car. Lopez did not stop and continued to accelerate, prompting Deputy Atluri to initiate a traffic stop in the 9500 block of S Sam Houston Pkwy.