Man Flees Crash Scene, Leaving Wife and Four Children in Bayou Wreckage

Chain Reaction Crash and Bayou Wreckage

• 💥 A chain reaction crash occurred when a pickup truck allegedly turned in front of an SUV, causing the SUV to strike a guardrail and flip into a bayou.
• 🚗 The driver of the pickup truck, identified as John McCoy, stated the SUV was traveling at an estimated 100 mph.
• 🌊 Bystanders and McCoy helped rescue four young children, including an infant, and their mother from the submerged SUV.

Driver Flees Scene

• 🏃‍♂️ The driver of the SUV reportedly bailed out of the vehicle after it landed in the bayou and was picked up by another car, fleeing the scene.
• ❓ The location and motive for the driver abandoning his family remain unclear.

Family's Condition and Investigation

• ✅ The mother and all four children were reported to be in stable condition, though some were critical but stable.
• 🐶 Amazingly, a dog ejected from McCoy's truck during the impact was found safe.
• 🔍 Houston Police are investigating the incident and collecting surveillance video, including from a convenience store where the pickup truck driver, McCoy, returned by bus.