Fatal Auto-Pedestrian Accident at 8502 Cypress Street

December 11, 2008 - Houston police are investigating a fatal traffic accident at 8502 Cypress about 10:15 a.m. today.

The male pedestrian, 41, was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital where he was pronounced dead. His identity is pending verification by the Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant G. T. Hall and Officer D. Kizzie reported:

A commercial tanker truck was pulling out of a dock at a liquid waste dumping site when the back wheels ran over the victim, who was between two trucks.

The investigation is continuing.

VHS/JC
Inc. #181905108

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

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