Drunk 18 wheeler driver causes fatal accident on Beechnut Street in Houston
Police say a drunken 18-wheeler driver is responsible for a fatal accident just before 11:00 p.m. Sunday night. Police say the big rig was heading westbound on Beechnut Street and made a left turn onto Cook Road while the light was red. A Chevrolet Tahoe SUV that was heading through the intersection collided with the 18-wheeler; the male driver in his 40’s or 50’s was rushed to the hospital where he later died. The truck driver now faces an intoxication manslaughter charge. Channel 2’s story is here. KHOU’s story is here.
The driver of this Chevy Tahoe died due to injuries sustained in the wreck
Willie James Johnson's 18 wheeler
Police say Johnson turned left when the turn arrow was red
Willie James Johnson
Tags: 18-wheeler, Beechnut Street, Cook Road, drunk driver, fatal accident, Houston, intoxication manslaughter, Willie James Johnson