Police say Juan Almanza was driving a white pickup truck the wrong way and slammed into a mustang around 2 a.m. on Monday. The driver of the Mustang, Emile Sumter, was killed. A woman in the Mustang was taken to a hospital.
Almanza was also taken to a hospital. Police say he showed signs of intoxication.
Almanza is charged with intoxication manslaughter. He has past charges of intoxicated assaulted, DWI and marijuana possession.
Almanza is out on bond.
This was a particularly deadly weekend on the Houston roads. Houston police warned that racing, rodeo, St. Paddy's Day and spring break could make for perfect storm.
The accidents below all happened since Thursday.
Fatal car crash leaves two dead in north Harris County
2 dead after fatal crash in north Harris Co
19-year-old struck during alleged street race in NW Harris County
At least 16 vehicle fatalities in the last four days
2 victims and 1 suspect dead after wrong way driver crashes on Highway 249
Triple fatality at Highway 249 at Hollister Road
Mercedes plunges 20 feet off Post Oak, killing 2 teens
Friends remember Henry Davis following deadly crash
Motorcycle collides with SUV killing 1 person in Houston's East End
Fatal motorcycle crash in Houston's East End
2 dead after wrong-way driver crashes on HWY 225
Double fatal accident in Pasadena on Highway 225 at Bearle Street