3 Valets Struck, Killed By Vehicle Fleeing From Texas Police
HOUSTON (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — Authorities say a driver fleeing from police in Houston struck and killed three valets before crashing into a ditch Oct. 1.
Assistant Police Chief Yasar Bashir said a patrol sergeant saw the vehicle driving in circles in a parking lot Friday night and tried to stop it as the driver sped away.
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Bashir said the driver then struck the three valets and crashed into a ditch.
The driver and a passenger were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Neither have been identified at this time.
Sean Teare with the Harris County District Attorney's Office said the driver would be tested for intoxication.
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