Update on Traffic Accident on Hollister at Kempwood

July 16, 2008 - A woman involved in a traffic accident on Hollister at Kempwood about 4:55 p.m. on May 6, 2008 has died from her injuries.

The victim, Linita Hasselbach, 59, of Houston, was transported to Spring Branch Medical Center in critical condition and later transferred to Ben Taub General Hospital. Doctors pronounced her dead on Tuesday (July 15).

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant R. L. Gaines reported:

Ms. Hasselbach was driving a white 1994 Chrysler Town and Country van eastbound on Kempwood when she made an improper wide left turn onto Hollister and struck a traffic light pole.

No other vehicles were involved in this incident.

VHS/JFC
Inc. #066578408

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