Suspected drunk driver arrested after fatal hit-and-run crash in west Houston

HOUSTON

The crash happened outside a shopping center on Westheimer and Joel Wheaton around 9:30pm Friday.

According to Houston police, 58-year-old Deborah Palacio was walking in the parking lot when she was struck. She died at the scene.

Police said the driver -- identified as 18-year-old Jonathan Michael Guilbeaux -- took off after the crash, but his car broke down at Westheimer and Gentryside.

Guilbeaux is charged with intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle and failure to stop and render aid. Bond was set at $30,000 for each count.

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