Suspect charged with intoxicated manslaughter after deadly crash on Eastex Freeway

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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A man has been charged with intoxicated manslaughter after a crash on the 59 Eastex Freeway service road, near Tidwell.

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Police said the suspect was traveling over 80 mph when he ran a red light and hit another driver in the intersection, killing them.

The suspect stayed at the scene and was detained, police said. He reportedly displayed signs of intoxication.