Fatal Traffic Accident at 9800 Club Creek

April 27, 2009 - Houston police are investigating a fatal traffic accident at 9800 Club Creek about 9:00 p.m. on Friday (Apr. 24). 

A female passenger died en route to the hospital.  Her identity is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office. 

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Senior Police Officer L. Morrison reported: 

A Kia Sephia was involved in an accident and fled the scene at a high rate of speed.  The driver of the Sephia lost control of the vehicle on the wet pavement and struck a light pole. A male and female were passengers in the Sephia.  The suspect then fled the scene on foot.  The male passenger was transported to Southwest Memorial Hermann Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The investigation is continuing.

JKS/JC
Inc. #058752709

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