POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Crash at 11800 Hempstead Road


January 18, 2017 - Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 11800 Hempstead about 9 p.m. on Monday (Jan. 15).
 
The male victim, 35, was pronounced dead at the scene by Houston Fire Department paramedics.  His identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
 
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant R. Klementich and Officer R. Singleton reported:
 
According to witnesses, the victim (a pedestrian) was crossing moving lanes of traffic at the above address.  Several motorists reported taking evasive action to avoid the victim before he was struck by the driver of a silver Nissan Titan pickup truck. 
 
The driver of the Nissan remained at the scene and was questioned by police.
 
There are no charges in this incident, as the investigation is continuing.

KJS/JFC  1-16-18
Inc. #006417818-C


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