POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Crash at 12300 East Freeway

December 10, 2018 - Housotn police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash at 12300 East Freeway (East Interstate Highway 10) about 4:15 a.m. on Sunday (December 9).  

The identity of the female victim is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.  

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant J. Uribe and Officer J. Baker reported:  

The victim was in her black Nissan Sentra, which was stopped on the right shoulder of the freeway, at the above address.  The driver of a gray Toyota Tundra pickup truck, traveling eastbound on the East Freeway. failed to stay in a single lane and struck the Nissan, causing it to roll over.  The driver of the pickup truck then exited his vehicle and fled the scene on foot without providing assistance to the victim.  The driver of the Nissan was pronounced deceased at the scene.  

Anyone with information on the wanted driver is urged to contact the HPD Hit and Run Unit at 713-247-4065 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.


VHS/KJS 12-10-18
Inc. #154914518-F

For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.