Man charged after deadly single-car wreck

HOUSTON It was around 4:30am when police say Miguel Angel Grimaldo, 29, was driving at a high rate of speed along Lillia Road near Aldine Bender. In the vehicle with him was a 24-year-old passenger.

According to investigators, Grimaldo drove right through a stop sign and the vehicle struck several trees, instantly killing the passenger.

Grimaldo suffered minor injuries and was arrested at the scene. He's been charged with intoxication manslaughter.

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