Fatal Traffic Accident at 5500 North Wayside

July 6, 2009 - Houston police are investigating a fatal traffic accident at 5500 North Wayside about 6:25 a.m. today (July 6).

The identity of the deceased male is pending verification by the Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office.  He was pronounced dead at the scene.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant P. Casares and Officer A. Brown reported:

The victim was driving a 2004 red GMC pickup truck southbound on North Wayside when his vehicle swerved from one lane to another, left the road and went onto a sidewalk.  The truck then struck a light pole and a tree.  The driver was killed on impact.  No other vehicles were involved. 

JFC/VHS
Inc #098336409

 

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