3-year-old killed in rollover crash during argument between husband and wife on SH-288, HPD says

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A 3-year-old girl died after an SUV crashed on SH-288 near Wheeler Avenue during a fight between the driver and a passenger overnight, according to police.

Houston police said the crash happened at 11:50 p.m. Sunday. A 29-year-old woman driving a black Chevy Tahoe northbound on SH-288 was reportedly arguing with her 39-year-old husband, who was possibly drunk, in the passenger seat.

Investigators said there were five other children in the car during the crash.

Police said the husband grabbed the steering wheel during the fight, which made the SUV crash into a retaining wall and roll over.

Video from the scene shows the SUV on its side. The front of the vehicle was smashed in.

All six of the children and the the driver were taken to the hospital, where the 3-year-old was pronounced dead.

Two of the children were in critical condition and the three others were stable, HPD said. The woman was in stable condition and her husband was not injured, according to police.

"Sadly, the 3-year-old was pronounced deceased at the hospital, and at this time, we are conducting a scene investigation on exactly what all occurred as far as any speeds' relation," Cmdr. Michael Chaney said. "Our DWI unit is doing a follow up on intoxication, if that is an issue."

HPD said there was a 7-year-old and a 3-month-old in the car. Investigators were working to confirm the ages and genders of the other children.

ABC13 asked HPD about charges. Police said it's possible the passenger will be charged, but that will be determined as they continue to nail down exactly what happened. For now, no charges have been filed.

SH-288 was closed for hours as crews investigated the crash. The roadway has since reopened.

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