Child dead, 4 transported to hospitals after major crash in Sugar Land

SUGAR LAND, Texas – A child is dead and four others have been taken to area hospitals after a major crash in Sugar Land.

According to Doug Adolph, Public Information Officer for the city of Sugar Land, the crash happened at 4:16 p.m. near the intersection of E. Riverpark Drive and the Grand Parkway.

Adolph said the crash involved two vehicles and a total of seven people. Two people were flown to a hospital in critical condition. Adolph said both those flown were juveniles between the ages of 10 and 14. One of those has since died. Three others were taken to the hospital by ambulance. Two others refused medical attention.

Officials said there are no signs that intoxication was the cause of the crash, but they are investigating this. Authorities also said it is possible that one of the vehicles ran a stoplight.