Traffic Incident at 3400 Tidewater

November 13, 2007 - Houston police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in the 3400 block of Tidewater about 2:20 a.m. today (Nov. 13).

The victim’s identity is pending verification by the Harris County Medical Examiner’s office.

HPD Mobility Incident Management Division Sergeant D.S. Runyan and Officer L. Morrison reported:

The victim left his girlfriend’s house riding his motorcycle traveling on Tidewater when he struck a brick mailbox. Witnesses reported hearing the motorcycle engine rev up to a high speed, followed by a scraping sound. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

GO/VHS 11-13-07
Inc #166712407

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