Houston Police Department
Suspect Arrested, Charged in Fatal Traffic Accident at 1100 North Loop East
December 12, 2011 - Charges have been filed against a woman arrested in a fatal traffic accident at 1100 North Loop East (North Interstate Highway 610 East) about 11:55 p.m. on Saturday (Dec. 10).
Liliana Yamileth Zuniga (H/f, DOB: 10-18-85) is charged with intoxication manslaughter in the 337th State District Court. A photo of Zuniga is attached to this news release.
![Suspect Liliana Zuniga](nr121211-1.jpg)
The victim, Blanca Herrera Lopez, 6, was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital where she was pronounced dead.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant J. Tapia and Officer T. Tran reported:
Zuniga and seven passengers were traveling westbound on the North Loop in a maroon Ford Explorer when Zuniga lost control of the SUV and struck the left concrete barrier. The vehicle rolled over, ejecting 6-year-old Blanca, who was not properly restrained. Zuniga and four adult passengers were transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
KJS/JFC 12-12-11
Inc. #159311311
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