Houston Driver Charged With Death of Passenger After Car Wreck

On April 24, 2011, Harris County authorities say a driver was charged with the death of his passenger after a wreck near Houston at the 6900 block of East Sam Houston Parkway.  Reportedly, the driver was speeding and lost control when he tried to exit and crashed into a retaining wall.  Authorities say the passenger was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene.  Harris County authorities say the man was charged with intoxicated manslaughter.