April 4, 2023 - Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 6100 Bellfort Avenue about 1:25 a.m. today.

The identity of the deceased male, 34, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant E. Fendia and Officer C. Sartor reported:

HPD Southeast Patrol officers observed a green Mercedes-Benz C-Class run a red light at a high rate of speed at the intersection of Bellfort and Cullen Boulevard. Officers attempted to perform a traffic stop, but the suspect refused to stop. Officers then initiated a vehicle pursuit.

As the suspect approached the intersection of Bellfort and South Wayside Drive, the vehicle left the main lanes and traveled into a ditch separating the east and westbound lanes on Bellfort. The vehicle then struck a manhole in the ditch and flipped, ejecting the suspect. The vehicle came to a stop in the intersection of Bellfort and South Wayside. Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced him deceased at the scene.

The investigation is continuing.