HOUSTON – A man who was injured in a crash that killed his 17-year-old daughter nearly two weeks ago died over the weekend, his family said.
Mario Baez had been in a coma since the crash and died after he was taken off life support during the weekend, according to his family.
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Baez, his wife and their daughters were headed to the movies May 27. When their vehicle stopped for a red light at Westpark Drive and Dunvale Road, it was rear-ended by a Mustang that was speeding, according to police.
Britney Baez, 17, died in the crash. Her father was hospitalized. Her younger sister suffered a broken arm.
The driver of the Mustang, identified as Edy Lopez-Hernandez, 27, was charged with intoxication assault and failure to stop and render aid.
Investigators said Lopez-Hernandez fled the scene of the crash with his toddler but was later arrested.