Grandmother, Mother, Baby Killed in Deadly Houston Wreck

Houston, TX (2/7/2020) – A grandmother, mother, and baby were killed in a deadly, fiery wreck in northwest Harris County on Wednesday.

According to officials, Gregory Allen Smith, 30, was driving his SUV south on Antoine Drive at Beltway 8 around 4 p.m. when he drove through a red light and struck a black SUV. Then he struck a minivan, which burst into flames.

A grandmother, mother, and infant riding in the minivan were killed at the scene. They were identified as Piedad Romero, Diana Soriano-Escobar, and Ricardo Daniel Escobar Jr.

Four people were injured from the accident. The driver of the black SUV, Smith, and his passenger, were taken to the hospital for their injuries. The last injured victim was an 11-year-old girl, who was ejected from the minivan.

Smith has been charged with three counts of intoxication manslaughter and two counts of intoxication assault.

Crash investigators will review all factors that may have led up to the accident and police reports will be made available in fourteen days.

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Accidents that involve extensive injuries or death are encouraged to contact legal counsel due to the amount of damages that come from an accident that causes such fatalities. Because this case resulted in a fire, three deaths, and involved an intoxicated driver, those that were victims have more than enough reason to file personal injury and wrongful death claims.

 An attorney can deal with insurance adjusters for you, negotiate settlements, and represent your best interests if a lawsuit is needed. If you or a loved one were involved in a car accident, immediately contact a legal expert to help you evaluate your options. Call car accident attorneys Sutliff & Stout at (713) 987-7111 or send us an email to discuss your car accident injury case.

Source:  KPRC 2, Chron

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