Four Indian-Americans killed in Texas car crash

Mangalore Today News Network

Washington, June 26, 2014:  Media reports say, 4 Indian-Americans, including two women, were killed and another was injured in a car crash in the US state of Texas. The car driver, Devendraprasad Patel, as well as three backseat passengers - Kokila Patel, Ansuyaben Patel and Jayanthilal Bhatt - died at the scene when a suspected drunk driver Million Zeghergis ran a red light and slammed into their car in southwest Harris county in Texas late Sunday, The Houston Chronicle reported Monday.

Deputies said Zeghergis showed signs of impairment and was arrested and charged with four counts of intoxication manslaughter. Police said the suspect driver was driving a 2009 Dodge van eastbound on Beechnut when he ran a red light and slammed into a 2002 Honda Civic that was travelling northbound on Synott.

Shanumati Bhatt, another passenger in the car, was injured and was rushed to Memorial Hermann hospital in stable condition.  All five were found at the scene "with no signs of life", according to a release.