A 20-year-old man has been charged with two counts of intoxication manslaughter after a weekend accident.
The identities of Eric Quiroz’ victims have not been released pending verification by the medical examiner.
Police say Quiroz was driving a black Chevrolet Monte Carlo south on State Highway 6 about 8 a.m. Sunday when a Honda Accord entered the intersection at Pine Forest. The two collided, and Quiroz’ car smashed into a third vehicle.
The driver of the Accord and a passenger in Quiroz’ car were killed. Occupants of the third car were treated for minor injuries. Quiroz is being treated for injuries at Ben Taub.
This article appears in Nov 17-23, 2011.