Former US attorney charged with felony hit-and-run after Houston crash
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A former U.S. attorney left the scene of a vehicle crash in Houston, authorities said.
Jennifer Lowery, former U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Texas, is charged with felony stop and render aid following the May 14 incident.
The driver of a Nissan Altima, identified in court documents as Gabriel Fonseca, told police that his vehicle was struck by a car in the median while driving east on Memorial Drive, Fox Houston reported.
Fonseca moved his vehicle to safety, but the other driver drove away. He also complained of a “ringing” in his ears, according to court documents.
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Former U.S. Attorney Jennifer Lowery was arrested for allegedly crashing her car into a vehicle and leaving the scene in Houston. (Houston Police Department; With Story)
“I didn’t have time to swerve at the last minute, so I let go of the horn and [she] “I hit the driver’s side,” Fonseca said. KTRK. “After that I heard a really loud ringing in my ear and there was dust everywhere.”
He said his car’s airbags deployed and he became confused as he tried to get help immediately after the crash.
“I remember pulling into the nearest parking lot. Somehow I called 911. I couldn’t open the door so I crawled out,” he said.
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Fonseca also told police that repairing or replacing his car would cost about $35,000 and that he wanted to pursue charges, according to court documents.
“He didn’t even check if I was dead,” Fonseca said. “Hitting someone and running away without worrying is selfish and cowardly.”
A witness walking his dog at the scene told officers he saw a woman driving a heavily damaged vehicle and watched her park the car a few blocks away. He said he saw a “white, blonde female” in her 30s or 40s driving the sedan involved in the crash.
He said the vehicle had “serious damage to the front end” and was “leaking fluid.” He also told me where the car was parked.
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When police went to where the car was parked, they found a vehicle in the driveway of a home with “significant” front end damage and a missing bumper. It was claimed that the plate was registered in the name of Lowery.
While officers were taking photos of the damaged vehicle, Lowery’s husband came out and identified himself as an attorney. He also confirmed that his wife was involved in an accident.
Authorities said he told officers he would provide any necessary information but would not allow Lowery to testify.
The Department of Justice seal is displayed at the podium before a press conference announcing efforts to combat hacking and extortion in Washington, DC, on November 28, 2018. (Mandel Ngan/AFP)
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Lowery was appointed by district judges to serve as U.S. attorney in April 2022, after serving on an interim and acting basis since February 2021. He led the office until his successor took over in December 2022.
“It’s pretty ironic,” Fonseca said. “His career is holding people accountable.”
