A Houston-area couple, Curtis Van Deist, 80, and Catherine Van Deist, 66, died in a car crash on Sunday evening. Authorities arrested John Nathan Dool, 40, in connection with the incident.
The crash occurred just hours before the couple’s wedding anniversary dinner. The accident happened in Kingwood, a neighborhood in Houston.
Dool allegedly drove under the influence, causing the collision. He faces charges of intoxication manslaughter.
Emergency responders declared the Van Deists dead at the scene. The couple had been driving to an anniversary dinner at the time of the crash.
Houston police conducted an investigation at the scene, with the Vehicular Crimes Division collecting evidence to support the allegations against Dool.
The Van Deists’ son expressed sorrow over the loss of his parents, emphasizing the need for safer driving practices and improvements to local intersection safety.
The incident took place at the intersection of West Lake Houston Parkway, a busy roadway that has been the site of previous accidents. Community members have raised concerns about traffic safety in the area.
Dool received medical attention at a local hospital following the crash before being transferred to police custody. He remains in custody pending legal proceedings.
Police continue to investigate the circumstances of the accident and encourage witnesses to provide any additional information.
The loss of the Van Deists has deeply affected the local community. Friends and neighbors describe the couple as kind and loving individuals, remembering their commitment to each other and their family.
Dool awaits trial, where he will face charges related to the fatal crash. The legal process will determine the outcome of the case.
