Woman drowns after driving vehicle into high water, officials say

HOUSTON – A woman drowned Saturday night after she drove her vehicle into high water in southwest Houston, officials said.

Officials said the drowning was confirmed at 9:15 p.m. near Warrenton Drive and Gessner Road.

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Officials said the woman got out of her vehicle and drowned.

The Houston Police Department is investigating the incident.

The victim’s identity has not been released.

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