5 killed, several injured after rollover crash along SH 288 near Shadow Creek, Pearland police say

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Sunday, October 16, 2022
5 killed, several injured after rollover crash in Pearland: Police
Five people were killed, including children, and several were injured after a rollover crash along State Highway 288, Pearland police said.

PEARLAND, Texas (KTRK) -- Five people were killed, including one juvenile, and several were injured after a rollover crash along State Highway 288 on Saturday night, according to police.

At about 7:28 p.m., officers responded to a two-vehicle crash in the 14700 block of State Highway 288 southbound Frontage Road, according to the Pearland Police Department.

Investigators said two cars were going southbound from Beltway 8 to Shadow Creek Parkway when a red vehicle speeding hit another car, causing it to roll over and ejecting four of the five people inside.

Officials said three of the five passengers, including one juvenile, were pronounced dead at the scene.

The fourth and fifth passengers were transported to the hospital, according to police.

The fourth passenger was pronounced dead at the hospital from the injuries sustained, and the fifth passenger is currently being treated for injuries.

The driver of the red vehicle was transported to the hospital, where officials said they were pronounced dead.

Two juvenile passengers of the red vehicle were also transported to the hospital and are being treated for their injuries, police said.'

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