Fatal Traffic Accident at 7900 Westheimer Road

November 17, 2008 - Houston police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in the 7900 block of Westheimer Road about 2:30 a.m. on Sunday (Nov. 16).

The names of two deceased female victims are pending notification to family members by the Harris County Medical Examiner's Office. Two males were injured and transported to Ben Taub General Hospital in critical condition.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant D. Arnold and Officer A. Alaniz reported:

Witnesses said the driver of a green Infiniti G-35 was traveling west on Westheimer at a high rate of speed, possibly racing two other vehicles. The male driver of the Infiniti lost control of the vehicle after striking a curb. The vehicle went up on a sidewalk on the north side of the street and struck a fire hydrant. It then continued on the sidewalk and hit a light pole and then a utility box. At that time, the vehicle spun and ejected one of two female passengers.

Both female passengers were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and a male passenger were transported to the hospital.

The investigation is continuing with possible charges pending against the driver at this time.

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