HOUSTON, TX – A high-speed collision in north Houston has left a family hospitalized and authorities searching for the father who fled the scene. The crash occurred overnight when a speeding SUV, carrying a family of six, veered into a water-filled ditch along Yale Street near Tidwell Road. The father, identified as the driver, reportedly abandoned his wife and four children, leaving them in critical condition.
The incident unfolded when the family’s SUV, traveling southbound on Yale, collided with a Chevy Avalanche. According to police, surveillance footage indicates the SUV was moving at approximately 100 miles per hour. The driver of the Avalanche made an abrupt right turn from an inside lane, aiming for a nearby gas station, which led to the violent crash.
Witnesses report that the SUV flipped into the ditch upon impact. The driver of the Avalanche, who remained on the scene, assisted in rescuing the family from the overturned vehicle. Despite the chaotic scene, the father of the family managed to escape, allegedly getting picked up by another car.
Emergency responders quickly transported the family to a local hospital. While all members are expected to survive, they remain in serious to critical condition. The eldest child was ejected from the SUV during the crash, highlighting the severity of the impact.
Authorities are actively pursuing leads to locate the missing father. Investigators are keen to understand his motives for fleeing, considering the perilous state he left his family in. “We are following down leads and hope to speak with him to get some answers,” a police spokesperson said.
The police acknowledged that the driver of the Chevy Avalanche may have made an illegal turn. However, they emphasized that the excessive speed of the SUV played a significant role in the crash’s catastrophic outcome. Any minor error at such high speeds could have led to disaster, they noted.
The community remains on edge as the search for the father continues. Neighbors expressed disbelief and concern over the incident, with many questioning what could have driven someone to abandon their family in such dire circumstances.
As the investigation progresses, the focus remains on ensuring the family’s recovery and bringing the father to justice. Officials urge anyone with information about the father’s whereabouts to come forward.