HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – One child is dead, and two are injured, with one in critical condition, after a crash in west Harris County, the Harris County Sheriff's Office said.
The child was identified by the Sheriff's Office as 6-year-old Elijah Chavez.
Another fatal crash last night, sad. @HCSOTexas investigated the crash at 2999 Elrod Rd @ Morton Ranch (Katy Area, near 99). Occupants in one car included 3 kids (ages 6, 3, 4). 6 yr old was pronounced deceased, 3 yr old remains critical. We do not believe kids were restrained.
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) January 26, 2019
The crash occurred around 9:30 p.m. Friday near the intersection of Morton Ranch and Elrod roads, as a Chevrolet Camaro being driven by Rafael Quiroz was heading east on Morton Ranch Road, and a Honda Pilot SUV being driven by Jose Chavez was heading west and making a left turn, according to the Sheriff's Office.
Quiroz's Camaro struck Chavez's SUV and his daughter Nora Chavez, 3, was thrown from the SUV. She is in critical condition at Memorial Hermann TMC, according to the Sheriff's Office.
Elijah Chavez was taken to Texas Children's Hospital Katy and later died, the Sheriff's Office said.
His other sister, Ella Chavez, 4, was injured.
The Sheriff's Office said it appears none of the children had been restrained in car seats.