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A former U.S. attorney has left the scene of a car crash in Houston, authorities said.
Jennifer Lowery, the former US attorney for the Southern District of Texas, is charged with failure to stop and render aid following the May 14 incident.
The driver, identified as Gabriel Fonseca in court documents, of the Nissan Altima told police that he was traveling eastbound on Memorial Drive when his car was hit on the driver's side by a car in the middle of the road, Fox Houston reported.
Fonseca moved his car to safety, but another driver drove away. He also cried “ringing” in his ears, court documents said.
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Former US Attorney Jennifer Lowery was arrested after allegedly crashing a car while driving in Houston and leaving the scene. (Houston Police Department; Story)
“Just a second ago, I didn't have time to swerve, so I just put down my horn [she] he hit me on the driver's side,” Fonseca told KTRK. “After that, I just heard a loud noise in my ear, and there was dust everywhere.”
He said his car's airbags were installed, and he said he was confused when he tried to get help after the collision.
“I remember pulling into the closest parking lot. Somehow, I called 911. I couldn't open the door, so I crawled out,” he said.
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In addition, Fonseca told police that repairing or replacing his car would cost about $35,000, according to court documents, and that he wanted to press charges.
“He didn't even check if I was dead,” said Fonseca. “It's a selfish and cowardly thing to do—to hit someone and run away without a care.”
At the scene, a witness who was walking his dog told the police that he saw a woman driving a car that was badly damaged and then watched her park the car a short distance away. He said he saw a “white, blonde lady” in her 30s or 40s who was driving a sedan that was involved in the accident.
He said the car had “extensive front end damage” and was “leaking fluid.” He also told them where the car was parked.
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When police went to the parking lot they found a car with “extensive damage” to the front and a bumper off the road leading into the house. The license plate was said to be registered to Lowery.
While the police were taking pictures of the damaged car, Lowery's husband came outside and identified himself as a lawyer. He also confirmed that his wife was involved in the accident.
He told police he would provide all the necessary information, but would not allow Lowery to give a statement, authorities said.
The seal of the Department of Justice is displayed on a lectern before a press conference announcing efforts to combat computer hacking and fraud in Washington, DC, on Nov. 28, 2018. (Mandel Ngan/AFP)
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In April 2022, Lowery was appointed to serve as U.S. attorney by a district judge after serving as an acting attorney since February 2021. He led the office until his successor took office in December 2022.
“It's really weird,” Fonseca said. “His work makes people accountable.”
