POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Crash at 1400 Almeda Road


Feburary 8, 2018 - Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 1400 Almeda Road about 6:05 a.m. today.

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

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant G. Hall and Officer M. Tamez reported:

The victim was driving a gray Volvo northbound on Almeda Road when the vehicle swerved to the left into the path of an 18-wheeler traveling in the southbound lanes on Almeda.  The Volvo was struck.  The tractor-trailer then swerved to the left of the center line, struck a white Toyota Tacoma pickup truck and crossed a ditch near railroad tracks.
   
The driver of the Volvo was pronounced dead at the scene.  The driver of the 18-wheeler was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital with minor injuries.  The driver of the Toyota was not injured.

JFC/VHS 2-8-18
Inc #016593918-Q

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