INSIDER
Police say red-light runner now charged in crash that killed 1, injured another
Read full article: Police say red-light runner now charged in crash that killed 1, injured anotherA red-light runner who caused a fatal crash on Saturday is now charged in the wreck, Houston police said Monday. Kyle Nolen Lozano, 40, is charged with intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault in the 351st State District Court.The crash happened in the 10900 block of Beamer Road about 5:20 p.m.In a news release, authorities said witnesses told them that Lozano was driving a white Cadillac Deville at a high rate of speed northbound when he ran the red light and struck a gray Ford Escape traveling on Fuqua Drive with a green light. Paramedics transported the driver of the Ford to an area hospital where he died. A female passenger, 55, in the Ford was transported to a hospital in critical condition. Houston police said Lozano was intoxicated. He was taken to an area hospital for treatment of minor injuries, subsequently charged and then booked into jail.The identity of the male victim, 45, has not been released.
Ask 2: When can you drive through, if ever, at a red traffic light?
Read full article: Ask 2: When can you drive through, if ever, at a red traffic light?HOUSTON – At KPRC 2, we’re dedicated to keeping Houstonians informed. As part of our new Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things HoustonQuestion: When can you drive through, if ever, at a red traffic light? Answer: I contacted Sergeant Stephen Woodard with the Texas Department of Public Safety. He told me, the only time it is legal to travel through a red light is when directed by a police officer or flagger. The only legal option, in this case, is to make a legal right turn and go around the light.