POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Crash at 7600 Clarewood

September 30, 2019 - Houston police have arrested a suspect charged in the fatal crash that occurred at 7600 Clarewood about 2:50 p.m. on Sunday (Sept. 29).

Gustavo Perez Alvarez (H/m, 19) is charged with intoxication manslaughter and FSRA involving death in the 228th State District Court.  A photo of Perez Alvarez is attached to this new release.

The identity of the female victim, 26, is pending verification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant R. Gonzales and Officer A. Mares reported:

Perez Alvarez was driving a silver Honda Accord westbound on Clarewood when he attempted to pass the driver of a white Lexus RX350 at a high rate of speed.  He hit the Lexus, lost control of his vehicle, struck a curb and then a pole.  The victim, a passenger in his vehicle, was ejected.  She was transported to Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital where she was pronounced dead.  Perez Alvarez attempted to flee the scene on foot but was arrested a short time later.  He was also transported to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

Gustavo Perez Alvarez
Gustavo Perez Alvarez






JKS/KJS 9-30-19
Inc. #127539219-H 

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