Woman with kids in car drives through crash site; expected to face charges

Charges are expected to be filed against a woman isfor driving through a deadly crash investigation with two children in her vehicle in northwest Harris County.

Police say that at around 10:30 p.m. last night a silver Jeep Liberty was heading eastbound on W. FM 1960, but tried to do a U-turn. At that same time, a motorcycle was also heading westbound, and witnesses said the Jeep failed to yield the right of way and collided with the bike.

The motorcycle rider, who was not wearing a helmet, died.

The Jeep driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Police to investigate whether she was impaired.

While the investigation was being conducted, deputies say a woman driving a white BMW with two kids inside barreled past a barricade.

She apparently jumped the median and continued driving. Deputies eventually stopped her on Salon Street.

She was taken to the hospital to be evaluated and will likely be charged with felony evading. Her children in her car were taken away by deputies.


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