POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Crash at 9000 Clearwood

January 7, 2019 - Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 9000 Clearwood about 2 a.m. on Saturday (Jan. 5).

The identity of the deceased male victim, 21, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant D. Rodriguez and Officer F. Flynn reported:

The victim was a passenger in a black Chevrolet Silverado traveling westbound on Clearwood when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree.  Paramedics transported the victim to Clear Lake Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.  A male believed to be the driver of the Chevrolet was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital.

The investigation is continuing.



JFC/VHS  1-7-19
Inc #001810519-C


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