POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Crash at 8400 Gulf Freeway


January 22, 2017 - Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 8400 Gulf Freeway (South Interstate Highway 45) about 2:20 a.m. on Saturday (Jan. 20).

The female victim was pronounced dead at the scene.  Her identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant R. Gonzales and Officer B. Roberts reported:

The driver of a black Chevrolet Camaro was traveling at a high rate of speed southbound at the above address when he struck a silver Ford F-150 pickup truck.  The pickup then struck a black Chevrolet Trailblazer causing it spin out of control and eject a rear seat passenger (victim).  The driver and front passenger of the Trailblazer fled the scene on foot. 

Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact the HPD Vehicular Crimes Division at 713-847-4072 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

KJS  1-22-18
Inc. #008131018-A 




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