CHANNELVIEW, Texas – A woman and an infant are dead and two children were rushed to the hospital after being pulled from a submerged vehicle in a causeway in Channelview, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
The incident was reported around 4:45 p.m. at 17350 Market Street. Witnesses called 911 after seeing a vehicle with passengers inside enter the water and submerge.
Authorities say one of the witnesses dove into the water and rescued two children who were seen struggling on top of the vehicle before it became fully submerged.
Deputies said the 39 year old woman’s body was recovered from the water. The two children, believed to be around 5 and 7 years old, were taken to a hospital and are in good condition.
In an update, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said an infant, believed to be a 1 year old, was pulled from the vehicle, but was pronounced dead.
Sad update: an infant, believed to be 1 yoa, has been pulled from inside the vehicle. The infant is deceased.
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) April 26, 2025
The two children at the hospital are said to be in fair condition. https://t.co/tHrm5Kp6FO
A dive team and marine unit responded to the scene.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said investigators are trying to determine what led to the vehicle entering the water. He said the driver possibly had some type of medical emergency.
Maj. Cedric Collier said the vehicle was not going fast at all and had been seen on a surveillance camera starting and stopping before the incident. Collier said the two kids who were rescued also made comments indicating their mother had been in distress.
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