POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Crash at 800 Federal Road

February 3, 2020 - Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 800 Federal Road about 8:20 p.m. last Friday (Jan. 31).

The identity of the female victim, 56, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant D. Rose and Officer V. Ramos reported:

Witnesses stated the victim, a pedestrian, was running across the street at the above address from the median when oncoming traffic had a green light.  She was then struck by a black Ford Taurus traveling northbound on Federal Road.  The male driver immediately stopped and rendered aid to the woman.  Paramedics transported the victim to Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital where she was pronounced deceased.

The driver was questioned and released with no charges filed at this time.

The investigation is continuing.


JFC/JKS 2-3-20
Inc. #014623620-S

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