Investigation into Fatal Accident at 5000 Gessner

July 28, 2010 - Houston police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in the 5000 block of Gessner about 8:50 p.m. Tuesday (July 27).

The male victim was pronounced dead at the scene.  His identity is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant I. Izaguirre and Officer T. Turner reported:

The male victim was struck by an unknown vehicle in the 5000 block of Gessner.  The driver fled the scene without stopping to render aid to the victim.

The investigation is continuing.

Inc. #107873910

For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.

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