Fatality Accident at 8300 Wilcrest

March 27, 2008 - Houston police are investigating a fatal traffic accident at 8300 Wilcrest about 7:30 a.m. today (March 27).

The victim’s identity is pending verification by the Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office.

HPD Mobility Incident Management Division Sergeant G.T. Hall and Officer D. Harwell reported:

The victim was northbound on Wilcrest in an orange Chevrolet and drove off the roadway onto the median. The vehicle continued over the bayou and struck a drainage pipe, killing the driver.

There are no witnesses at this time and it is possible the accident occurred during the night hours. The accident was not called in until today.

The investigation is continuing.

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