Officer Endy Ekpanya killed, and Amber Willemson, 38, injured and charged in head-on collision at FM 518 and Liberty Drive in Pearland, Texas
Pearland officer killed in crash
Officer Endy Ekpanya was en route to a non-emergency call around 3:30 a.m. when a female driver in a gray Chrysler SRT car crossed over the middle lanes and hit the officer.
Driver in crash that killed Pearland Police Officer to be charged with Intoxication Manslaughter of a Peace Officer
“We are looking for witnesses to this individual’s behavior – not just around the time of the accident, but prior to it, that may demonstrate that she was intoxicated,” said Texas DPS Lt. Craig Cummings.
Woman charged with intoxication manslaughter in Pearland officer's death
A Friendswood woman has been charged with intoxication manslaughter of a peace officer after a fatal crash involving a Pearland police officer.
Police: Woman was drinking at strip club before accident killing Pearland officer
Endy Ekpanya, 31 was traveling on eastbound on FM 518 when a car driven by Amber Willemsen, 38, headed westbound allegedly crossed into the eastbound lane, striking Ekpanya's patrol car near Country Club Lane around 3:15 a.m. Both were rushed to Memorial Hermann Hospital where Ekpanya was pronounced dead.
Funeral planned Tuesday for Pearland officer killed in crash
A public viewing will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Grace Community Church on Gulf Freeway.
Ekpanya's funeral will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church.
Woman who killed Pearland officer in drunken driving crash sentenced to 32 years in prison
Willemsen was convicted by the jury Tuesday for hitting and killing the 30-year-old Ekpanya while she was driving under the influence.
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