Houston Police Department
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 12600 West Sam Houston Parkway South

June 17, 2015 - Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 12600 West Sam Houston Parkway South service road about 6:35 p.m. on Tuesday (June 16).


The female victim, 55, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant P. King reported:

The driver of a black Mercedes S550 was traveling northbound on the West Sam Houston Parkway South service road when the sedan struck a beige Hyndai Elantra traveling westbound on the Southwest Freeway service road. The driver of the Hyndai died at the scene. The driver of the Mercedes did not show any signs of intoxication.

At this time, there are no charges nor citations in this incident, pending further investigation as to which driver was at fault for the crash.

KJS/JFC 6-17-15
Inc. #077913215-F

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