POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Crash at 11000 Southwest Freeway


October 3, 2017 - Houston police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred at 11000 Southwest Freeway (South U.S. Highway 59) service road about 5:25 a.m. today (Tuesday, Oct. 3).
 
The female victim, 23, was pronounced dead at the scene.
 
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant K. Harris and Senior Police Officer R. Saenz reported:
 
The driver of a red Nissan Armada was traveling northbound at the above address when he failed to maintain a single lane and struck the crash barrels separating the entrance ramp from the service road.  The SUV rolled over and landed on the driver’s side.  The passenger died at the scene.  The driver was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital with possible life-threatening injuries.
 
The investigation is continuing.


JKJS/JFC 10-3-17
Inc. #125180817-D



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