POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Crash at 5200 Tidwell Road

April 12, 2020 - Houston police are investigating the fatal crash that occurred at 5200 Tidwell Road about 6:20 p.m. on Saturday (April 11).

The identity of the male victim, 65, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant D. Rodriguez and Officer E. Clark reported:

The victim was driving a white Chevrolet Astrovan westbound on Tidwell when he failed to maintain a single lane and struck a fence on the north side of Tidwell.  The van rolled over and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.  A 7-year old male passenger was transported to Texas Children's Hospital for treatment of his injuries.

The investigation is continuing.


JKS/VHS 4-12-20
Inc. #047934720-F

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