Texas Teens Killed in Suspected Drunken Driving Crash

The sheriff says the driver was speeding and that investigators believe he had been drinking

Authorities in Southeast Texas say a teen driver will face criminal charges after a violent crash that split his vehicle in half and killed two 16-year-old passengers.

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says the two girls who were killed and the driver all attended Atascocita High School, near Houston. The wreck happened early Wednesday after the 17-year-old driver lost control of his car and crashed into several trees.

Gonzalez says one girl was pronounced dead at the scene and another died at a hospital. The driver suffered minor injuries.

Deputies told KRPC all teens were wearing seat belts.

The sheriff says the driver was speeding 70 to 80 mph in a 40 mph zone and that investigators believe he had been drinking, KPRC reported.

He was charged with two counts of intoxication manslaughter.

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