Driver critically injured in possible DWI wreck on Beltway 8 East
Posted on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021 at 12:00 pm
HOUSTON, TX – A driver was critically injured in a possible DWI wreck on Beltway 8 East on the night of Tuesday, March 2, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
District 1 responded to a 3 car crash on BW8E at Veterans Memorial. A driver has been transported to a hospital in critical condition. Vehicular Crimes unit is investigating. Intoxication appears to be a contributing factor to the crash. @SheriffEd_HCSO @HCSOTexas @HCSO_Patrol pic.twitter.com/nBzgAGFDQw
— HCSO Night Watch (@HCSO_NightShift) March 3, 2021
Three cars collided at the beltway’s intersection with Veterans Memorial Drive around 8:23 p.m. last night. One driver involved was taken to the hospital in critical condition — his current state is unknown at this time.
Authorities believe drinking contributed to the crash.