Fatal Houston Wreck Leads to DWI Charges

Stephens, Anderson & Cummings LLP

A man has been charged with drunk driving after he hit a woman who was walking across the street in southeast Houston.

Another car then hit the woman, who later died.

John Henry Alexander, 63, is charged with driving while intoxicated after he ran into the woman in the 11600 block of Cullen about 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, police said.

Police said that Alexander was driving as red Cadillac Eldorado southbound on Cullen when he struck the woman.

As Alexander pulled over, another car hit her. That driver fled and has not been found.

The victim, who has not been identified, was taken to Ben Taub General Hospital, where she died.