At least 8 people were hit by a car at Fiesta Mart in south Houston

HOUSTON Houston police are investigating a major accident Saturday afternoon in a Fiesta market in south Houston.

Officials said at least eight people were hit by the vehicle in Cullen Boulevard 9420. Around 3 p.m., a gold SUV drove through the front windows and, according to HPD, drove through the store.

The injured people were transported to local hospitals. The youngest victim was 9 years old, while the oldest was in their mid-thirties.

According to HPD, the head injury is a head injury and the person is expected to survive.

Jhannee Armstead was getting her nails close when the accident happened and rushed to help.

“I did not really know that a car was passing by until someone told me, but I was more focused on the lady who was lying on the ground, face down and I only saw blood all over the ground, “Armstead said.

All victims are expected to recover.

The driver is in custody and has shown signs of impairment.

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‘The driver showed signs of weakening at the scene. He has since been transported, and they are conducting a DWI investigation, “said Houston Police Chief Kevin Deese.