A tragic crash in Vidor, Texas, claimed the life of a 3-year-old child and left his mother seriously injured, authorities confirmed. The collision occurred Friday night along Highway 12 and involved three vehicles.
The child, identified as Cooper Woodrome, was transported to a local hospital following the crash but later died from his injuries. His mother was also seriously injured in the collision and remains hospitalized, where she is receiving ongoing medical care.
According to investigators, the crash was caused by one of the drivers involved, 56-year-old Joseph Frank Green, who was allegedly intoxicated at the time of the incident. Authorities reported that Green’s impaired driving led to the multi-vehicle collision that resulted in the fatal outcome.
Green was taken into custody at the scene and has been formally charged with intoxication manslaughter. He is currently being held on a $1 million bond as the investigation continues.
Law enforcement officials are still working to determine the full sequence of events that led to the crash. Additional details may be released as the investigation develops.
The incident has left the Vidor community in shock, as family members and loved ones mourn the loss of a young child and support his injured mother during her recovery.
Authorities emphasize that the case serves as a reminder of the devastating consequences of impaired driving. The investigation remains ongoing as officials continue to gather evidence and reconstruct the events of that night.
