Woman, infant died by murder-suicide after vehicle plunged into Channelview river in April; 2 children survived

CHANNELVIEW, Texas – A woman and her infant died in what investigators have ruled a murder-suicide after she intentionally drove into the San Jacinto River with her three children in Channelview, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

ORIGINAL STORY: Woman and infant dead, 2 children hospitalized after vehicle plunges into water in Channelview

The incident happened on April 25 around 4:45 p.m. at 17350 Market Street. Witnesses reported seeing a vehicle with passengers inside enter the water and submerge.

Authorities said a Good Samaritan dove into the water and rescued two children, ages 5 and 7, who were seen struggling on top of the vehicle before it became fully submerged. Both children were taken to a hospital and survived.

Deputies said the 39-year-old woman and her