Houston Police Department
Fatal Crash at 500 North Loop East

June 26, 2015 - Houston police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred at 500 North Loop East (North Interstate Highway 610 East) about 11 p.m. on Thursday (June 25).


The female victim, 24, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant A. Thomas and Officer T. White reported:

The victim was driving a silver Nissan Xterra eastbound on the North Loop East and failed to control her speed. The Nissan then struck the rear of a tractor-trailer truck, also traveling eastbound. The victim died at the scene.

The driver of the trailer truck was not injured.

VHS/JFC 6-26-15
Inc. #082269515-S

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