Child nearly injured after accused intoxicated driver crashes into house, DPS officials say

Driver arrested, facing DWI charges

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – A small child was nearly injured early Saturday morning after a suspected intoxicated driver crashed into a home in northwest Harris County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

DPS officials said the driver crashed into the residence around 12:45 a.m., smashing into a room near where a small child was sleeping. 

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Luckily, investigators said the child was not harmed.

Authorities said the driver was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated.

A DPS investigation is underway.