Suspected drunk driver collides with big rig

A suspected drunk driver collided with an 18-wheeler in north Harris County.

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A car was cut in half underneath a big rig in north Houston and amazingly, the driver is expected to be OK.

It happened around 1:30am at the North Freeway and Richey. Police say the driver of the car was speeding and ran a red light slamming into the 18-wheeler who was crossing with a green light. The car skidded under the big rig and became stuck.

The driver was sent to the hospital and is listed in stable condition. Police suspect he may have been drinking.

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