Houston police have arrested a suspect charged in the fatal crash that occurred at 12200 Northwest Freeway (U.S. Highway 290) about 3:05 a.m. on Sunday (Oct. 11).
Axel Rosales, 22, is charged with driving while intoxicated and failure to stop and render aid in the 4th and 228th Criminal District Courts, respectively. A booking photo is attached to this news release.
The identity of the deceased male, 21, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant R. Dallas and Officer A. Mian reported:
The driver of a blue BMW 335I was traveling westbound on the Northwest Freeway when the vehicle became disabled and the driver pulled over to the far right shoulder on the exit ramp near Bingle Road. The driver then got out of the vehicle to examine the car and, according to a witness, was struck by a white Chevrolet pickup.
The victim was found on the side of the roadway and responding Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced him deceased at the scene.
Approximately 30 minutes later, the driver of a white Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck called police to report he had been in an accident. The driver, Rosales, exhibited signs of intoxication and was arrested and charged for his role in the fatal crash.
The investigation is ongoing.
Axel Rosales
JKS/ECR 10-12-26
Inc. #128678026-O