POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Crash at 10400 Tidwell Road

December 09, 2019 - Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 10400 Tidwell Road about 5:30 a.m. today.

The identity of the male victim, 5, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant S. Maness and Officer J. Gaona reported: 

A female family member was driving the victim and two of his siblings in a black Nissan Versa and traveling eastbound at the above address.  The female driver, 29, lost control of the vehicle, which left the roadway and went into a ditch. 

Paramedics arrived and pronounced the victim deceased at the scene.  His two siblings, a girl, 6, and a boy, 7, were transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.  

The driver did not show visible signs of intoxication and was questioned and released with no charges filed at this time.  The investigation is continuing.


JFC/VHS 12-9-19
Inc. #161865219-P

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