November 25, 2024 - Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in a fatal crash at 600 North Eldridge Parkway about 1:05 a.m. on Saturday (November 23).

The suspect, Ana Contreras, 29, is charged with intoxication manslaughter in the 176th State District Court. A booking photo of Contreras, who remains hospitalized, is not available at this time.

The identity of the deceased female, 23, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant J. Richards and Officer J. Johnson reported:

The victim was one of two passengers in a gray Honda Accord traveling at a high rate of speed northbound near the above address, when the driver changed lanes. The Honda then struck a curb on the right side, drove off the sidewalk and struck a tree.

The victim was pronounced deceased by responding Houston Fire Department paramedics. The female driver, identified as Contreras, and female front seat passenger, 29, were transported to an area hospital in stable conditions.

Contreras was determined to be impaired and, after consulting with the Harris County District Attorney's Office, was subsequently charged for her role in the crash.