Traffic Incident at 900 East Loop North

October 26, 2007 - Houston police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in the 900 block of the Interstate Highway 610 East Loop North about 5:20 p.m. on Thursday (Oct. 25).

The victim, Latrice Evette Sudds, 25, of 3226 Rosalie, was pronounced dead at the scene.

HPD Mobility Incident Management Division Sergeant L.H. Lefler and Officer M. Lowder reported:

Ms. Sudds was traveling north on the 610 East Loop on the Ship Channel Bridge when she lost control of her vehicle in the left lane and struck the inside concrete divider. The vehicle, a silver Mercury Cougar, then went to the right side of the roadway toward and then onto the grass on the foot of the bridge. There, the vehicle struck another concrete divider, forcing the car to roll on its side, ejecting the victim.

JFC/VHS 10-26-07
Inc #157072907

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