Several hospitalized after multi-vehicle crash on FM 1960 in north Harris County; unknown suspect shoots at vehicle, Harris County Sheriff's Office says

An unknown suspect also shot at one of the vehicles, investigators said.

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- An investigation is underway after several people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash in north Harris County on Sunday morning, according to authorities.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office said that deputies responded to a call about a major accident in the 2400 block of FM 1960 Road East at about 2:10 a.m.

Investigators said that Efrain Garcia was driving a 2017 Toyota RAV4 in the westbound lanes of the roadway while Joseph Torres was driving eastbound in a 2004 GMC Envoy. Authorities said Torres failed to drive in a single lane, drove into the westbound lanes, and hit the Toyota.

Officials said that shortly after the crash, Syniyah Miller, who was driving a 2026 Hyundai Elantra, slowed down while in the westbound lanes. At the same time, David Cardona was also driving westbound in a 2022 Honda Accord, failed to control his speed, and hit the rear end of the Hyundai.

HCSO said that after the second crash, an unknown suspect fired a gun into the back door of the Toyota before fleeing the scene. Officials said all of the occupants of the Toyota were taken to a nearby hospital, including Garcia, Azalia Urrutia, a nine-year-old boy, and a six-year-old girl. The six-year-old was taken in critical condition from injuries as a result of the crash, authorities said.

Officials said that Miller and a 4-month-old infant inside the Hyundai were taken to the hospital as well. Cardona remained at the scene, investigators said.

Torres was also taken to the hospital, officials said. HCSO said that Torres had displayed signs of intoxication and was charged with intoxication assault and aggravated assault.

HCSO said the incident remains under investigation by its vehicular crimes division.