Traffic Incident at 1500 Bissonnet
September 29,
2006 -- Houston police are investigating a fatal traffic
accident in the 1500 block of Bissonnet about 12:50 a.m. today
(September 29).
The deceased male, Daniel Huffaker, was a passenger
in the vehicle and died at the scene. The driver, John M. Brawley,
was taken to Memorial Herman Hospital by ambulance after sustaining
non-life-threatening injuries.
HPD Mobility Incident Management Division Sergeant
S.R. Sorge and Officers M.E. Wick and P. McCrae reported:
A black four door Infiniti was seen by an HPD
patrol officer traveling at a high rate of speed, eastbound, in
the 1500 block of Bissonnet. The officer, who was westbound at
the same location, turned around to initiate a traffic stop. After
completing the turn, the officer saw the Infiniti veer left and
drive off the roadway, striking a light pole. The passenger died
at the scene. The driver submitted to a mandatory blood sample.
The investigation is continuing.
GO/AW 9-29-06
Inc #150240806
For additional
information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division a
713-308-3200.
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