Drunk driver arrested after fatal crash near Crosstimbers, Oxford
HOUSTON, TX – A man died in the hospital eleven days after he sustained injuries in collision caused by a drunk driver in north-central Houston, reports MyTexasDaily.
The accident occurred on Saturday, October 4th in the area of Crosstimbers Street and Oxford Street, which is west of I-45 and south of Kerr Park.
Police say that a Toyota Corolla struck a pedestrian in the crosswalk. The continued travelling until it impacted with a building.
The pedestrian, who has not yet been named publicly, died in the hospital on Wednesday, October 15th.
Authorities arrested the driver of the Toyota, identified as Roosevelt Anthony Ervin, on a charge of intoxication manslaughter.
The investigation is ongoing.
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