HOUSTON (Houston Chronicle) – A Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy was killed by an alleged drunk driver who ran a red light overnight, officials said.
The deputy, who has not been identified, was in uniform driving his tan-colored Chevrolet Silverado around 3 a.m. at the intersection of West Little York and North Shepherd.
Andres Munos-Munos, 22, was driving a white GMC pick-up ran a red light speeding through the intersection and crashed into the driver's side door of the deputy's truck, said Houston Police Department spokesman John Cannon.
The deputy died at the scene.
Cannon said evidence at the scene and statements from Munos-Munos indicate that he was intoxicated. The man was taken to Ben Taub General Hospital after he complained of minor injuries.
Munos-Munos, who lives in Houston, has been charged with intoxication manslaughter, according to Harris County court records.
Records also show Munos-Munos accepted a plea bargain agreement for two charges stemming from a June 2012 arrest. He served 30 days in county jail after pleading guilty to driving while under the influence and unlawfully carrying a weapon.