Suspect Charged in Fatal Car Crash at Houston’s Federal Road

Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in a fatal  car accident in the 800 block of Federal Road about 6:50 p.m. on Friday, March 5th.

The suspect, Juan Gabriel Ramirez, 35, is charged with one count of intoxicated manslaughter and one count of intoxicated assault in the 176th State District Court.

Reports say that Ramirez, driving a silver Isuzu Rodeo, was traveling northbound on Federal Road when he struck two female pedestrians attempting to cross the street. Ramirez remained on the scene and was taken into custody.

Two female victims were both transported to Ben Taub General Hospital. One female, 35, was pronounced dead at the hospital. Her identity is pending verification by the Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office.

In an incident where a car and a pedestrian come together, there is usually only one outcome. In cases such as this, The Doan Law Firm, P.C., led by Houston personal injury attorney Jimmy Doan,  has extensive experience in a uto-related fatalities and can help in any litigation attempts for compensation. If you or a loved one has been involved in an incident of this nature, contact The Doan Law Firm, P.C. at 1 Riverway, Suite 1700, Houston, Texas 77056, Local (713) 869-4747 or Nationwide (800) 910-FIRM.