Investigation into Fatal Crash at 4000 South Freeway – City of Houston

Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 4000 South Freeway (South U.S. Highway 288) about 11:50 p.m. on Sunday (October 29). The identity of the deceased female, 3 years of age, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant D. Hall and Officer T. Phillips reported: According to witnesses, the female driver of a black Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling northbound on the freeway at the above address when her husband, the front seat passenger, argued with her and then grabbed the steering wheel. The female lost control of the Tahoe and struck a retaining wall, causing the vehicle to roll over. There were six children in the vehicle. One of them was pronounced deceased at a hospital. The five other kids were transported to hospitals. Two of them were in critical condition and the three others in stable condition. Investigators are attempting to confirm ages of the children.The female driver, 29, was transported to a hospital in stable condition. The front male passenger, 39, was not injured. No charges have been filed at this time, as the investigation is continuing. VHS/JFC 10-30-23Inc. #155357723-W