POLICE Department

Investigation into Man's Death at 8017 Linda Vista

December 17, 2018 - Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a man found at 8017 Linda Vista about 7:20 a.m. on Saturday (December 15).

The victim, 45, was transported Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital where he was pronounced dead.  His identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant S. Maness and Officer H. Nguyen reported:

According to a witness, earlier that morning the victim had been parked at the above address, blocking the driveway.  When asked to move, the victim then backed into a ditch.  The victim remained in his black Chevrolet Impala until he was discovered to be unconscious about 7:20 a.m.  His vehicle was not damaged and his cause of death is pending an autopsy by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

The investigation is continuing.


KJS/JFC 12-17-18
Inc. #157653018-M

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