POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Crash at 3200 State Highway 6 South

August 16, 2021 - Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 3200 State Highway 6 South that occurred about 9:25 a.m. last Thursday (August 13).

The identity of the female victim, 68, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant L. Ross and Officer M. Tamez reported:

The driver of a black Acura TSX was traveling southbound on Highway 6 when the victim, driving a silver Honda Civic in the northbound lanes, failed to yield the right of way and turned left onto Branch Forest in front of the Acura.  The driver of the Civic was transported to Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital where she was later pronounced deceased. 

The female driver, also 68, of the Acura had minor injuries and was treated at the scene.  She did not show any signs of intoxication and was questioned and released.

The investigation is continuing.

JKS/JFC 8-16-21
Inc. #109038021-N

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