July 29, 2020 - Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 12400 East Freeway (East Interstate Highway 10) about 12:25 a.m. today (July 29).

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

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant D. Griffiths and Officer G. Anderson reported:

The victim was driving a gray Chrysler Sebring eastbound at the above address when he failed to maintain a single lane and struck the median.  The now-disabled Sebring then came to a stop facing westbound in the eastbound moving lanes of traffic.  The victim got out of his vehicle and was struck by a silver Ford Taurus traveling eastbound.

The driver of the Taurus remained at the scene, showed no signs of intoxication, and was questioned and released without charges.

The investigation is continuing.



KJS/VHS  7-29-20
Inc. #099328120-X