POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Crash at 5600 West Bellfort


September 18, 2017 - Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 5600 West Bellfort about 8:25 a.m. on Sunday (Sept. 17).

The identities of the two deceased male victims are pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant K. Harris and Officer D. Ashford reported:

One of the victims was driving a gray Nissan Maxima at a high rate of speed eastbound on West Bellfort when the vehicle hit a road bump, left the roadway, jumped a curb and traveled onto the front yard of a residence at 5523 West Bellfort where it struck a tree.  The driver and the other victim, a passenger in the Nissan, were pronounced dead at the scene.

The investigation is continuing.


JFC/VHS   9-18-17
Inc #118382717-M





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