Traffic Incident at 3800 Gulf Freeway Service Road

October 13, 2007 - Houston police are investigating a fatal traffic accident at 3800 Gulf Freeway Service Road about 3:10 a.m. today (Oct. 14).

The male victim’s identity is pending notification to next of kin by the Harris County Medical Examiner’s office. He was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

HPD Mobility Incident Management Division Sergeant D. Morgan and Officer G. Garcia reported:

According to witnesses, the victim was driving a maroon Ford Explorer northbound in the 3800 block of the Gulf Freeway Service Road at a high rate of speed when he lost control of his vehicle. The victim’s vehicle struck a curb, drove into a grassy area and then struck a concrete pillar and rolled over.

MES 10-14-07
Inc. #151041707

For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.