Drunk Woman Arrested After Crashing Into Garage and Fleeing Scene North of Bush Airport
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – A 25-year-old woman was arrested Saturday, October 17, 2026, after allegedly crashing her vehicle into a residential garage in the Werrington Park subdivision and fleeing the scene, according to Harris County Constable Mark Herman’s Office.
The driver, identified as Kmyaa Hopkins, 25, was located by deputies shortly after the crash and arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated and failure to stop and give information.
Deputies Respond to Hit-and-Run Crash on Gibbs Bend Court
Deputies responded to the 2400 block of Gibbs Bend Court in the Werrington Park subdivision after receiving a report that a vehicle had crashed into a residential garage and left the scene.
According to the constable’s office, the driver did not remain at the location following the collision.
Responding deputies searched the surrounding area and quickly located the suspected vehicle.
They identified Hopkins as the driver and took her into custody.
Authorities did not specify how far Hopkins traveled after the crash or the extent of the damage to the garage.
No injuries were reported in the information released.
Driver Showed Signs of Intoxication, Deputies Say
During their investigation, deputies observed what they described as multiple signs of intoxication while interacting with Hopkins.
Officers administered a series of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests to evaluate her condition.
Based on their investigation, deputies determined that Hopkins was intoxicated and placed her under arrest.
The constable’s office did not release results from any breath or blood alcohol testing.
Hopkins Booked Into Harris County Jail on $200 Bond
Following her arrest, Hopkins was transported to the Harris County Jail.
She was charged with:
- Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
- Failure to Stop and Give Information
Her total bond was set at $200, with the cases assigned to Harris County Criminal Courts at Law Nos. 10 and 11.
Authorities did not provide information about her next court appearance or whether she had been released from custody.
Hopkins is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Constable Mark Herman Warns Against Impaired Driving
Harris County Constable Mark Herman emphasized the dangers of impaired driving and leaving the scene of a crash.
“Driving while intoxicated is a reckless decision that puts innocent lives and property at risk. Fleeing the scene of an accident only makes matters worse,” Herman said.
“Our deputies will continue working diligently to identify and apprehend impaired drivers before their actions lead to tragedy.”
