POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Crash at 3600 Laura Koppe

November 16, 2018 - A man critically injured in a crash at 3600 Laura Koppe Road about 4 p.m. on October 30 has died from his injuries.  

The identity of the victim, 43, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.  

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant D. Arnold and Northeast Patrol Division Officer J. Mixon reported:  

The driver of a black Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck was traveling northbound in the 8900 block of the Eastex Freeway (North U.S. Highway 59) service road, ran the red light at the intersection of Laura Koppe Road and struck a yellow Hummer H3 traveling eastbound on Laura Koppe.  The pickup truck then struck a utility pole. 

The drivers of both vehicles and three male passengers, 17, 17, and 15,  in the pickup truck were transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital. 

Doctors pronounced the driver of the Hummer (victim) deceased on Thursday (November 15).  

No charges have been filed at this time, as the investigation is continuing.  




VHS/JFC  11-16-18
Inc. #137545318-T

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