POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Crash at 7900 Galveston Road

April 5, 2019 - Houston police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred at 7900 Galveston Road about 6:45 a.m. today.

The male victim, 46, was pronounced dead at the scene.  His identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant L. Ross and Senior Police Officer M. Tamez reported:

The victim was driving a red Ford Mustang northbound at the above address when he attempted to pass a white Ford F-450 pickup truck that was towing a trailer.  While speeding up, the victim lost control of the Mustang, struck the pickup truck, and rolled over.

The pickup truck's driver and passenger were transported to Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.


KJS/JKS 4-5-19
Inc. #042330919-W

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