Houston Police Department

December 17, 2006 -- Houston police are investigating an apparent fatal traffic accident in the 7800 block of Airline about 4:55 p.m. on Saturday (December 16).

The victim, Michael Byrd, 37, of 15718 Western Skies, was taken to Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital where he later died from undetermined injuries. An autopsy by the Harris County Medical Examiner's office will determine his manner of death.

HPD Mobility Incident Management Division Sergeant A.C. Francois and Officer Y. Bashir reported:

HPD officers responded to a major accident call at 7800 Airline and found the driver and passenger had gotten out of their vehicle prior to the officers' arrival. A few moments later, officers received a call regarding a person down at the intersection of Airline and East Little York. Witnesses reported seeing Mr. Byrd attempting to stop vehicles for help before he collapsed. Items recovered inside the vehicle led officers to believe Byrd might have
been driving the car.

The investigation is continuing. Anyone with additional information in this case is asked to contact the HPD Mobility Incident Management Division at 713-247-4072.

GO/JFC 12-17-06
Inc #193227006

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

POLICE Department

Investigation into Female Found Deceased at 3487 Cullen Boulevard

November 30, 2020 - Houston police are awaiting autopsy results in the death of a female found at 3487 Cullen Boulevard about 9:45 a.m. today (November 30).

The identity and cause of death of the female are pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Homicide Division Sergeant M. Holbrook and Detective J. Roscoe reported:

A group of workers saw the body of a female lying beside a building on the University of Houston campus.

A preliminary investigation indicated the female is likely homeless and may have experienced medical issues. There were no obvious signs of foul play.

The investigation is pending the female's cause of death, to be determined by an autopsy.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600.

VHS/JKS 11-30-20
Inc. #159023720

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