Traffic Incident at 610 North Loop at North Freeway

November 24, 2006 -- Houston police are investigating a fatal traffic accident at the 610 North Loop and Interstate Highway 45 North (North Freeway) about 3:50 a.m. on Thursday (Nov. 23).

The identity of the deceased female, 30, is pending notification from the Harris County Medical Examiner's office to her family members.

HPD Mobility Incident Management Division Sergeant D.S. Runyan and Officer M.E. Wick reported:

Witnesses stated the victim was driving a Chevrolet Trail Blazer south on Interstate Highway 45 North and had taken the eastbound exit for the 610 North Loop. She appeared to change her mind at the last minute and attempted to get on the westbound exit to the Loop by traveling over a raised median. Her vehicle rolled over and she was ejected. Paramedics pronounced the woman dead while enroute to a hospital.

There were no other passengers in the vehicle.

JFC 11-24-06
Inc #180972406

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