Child killed by alleged drunk driver who took pictures of crash instead of helping, records show

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A 7-year-old girl was killed by an allegedly drunk driver in northeast Harris County on Sunday.

Records state that 41-year-old Joel Gonzalez Chacin was reportedly intoxicated when he slammed into a car at the intersection of Bammel North Houston Road and the Sam Houston Parkway around 2:45 a.m. Sunday.

A woman behind the wheel of the other vehicle was injured, and her 7-year-old passenger was killed.

According to a magistrate, Gonzalez Chacin took photographs "instead of helping" and then reportedly drove off.

The magistrate set Gonzalez Chacin's bond at $150,000.

"Given the seriousness of this offense, a high bond is necessary," she said.

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