Traffic Accident at 700 North Loop East August 19, 2007 - Houston police are investigating a fatal traffic accident at the 700 block of the North Loop East about 3:20 a.m. Saturday (August 18). The victim, Lorenzo Alejandro Hernandez-Marquez, 28, was pronounced dead at the scene. HPD Mobility Incident Management Division Sergeant D. Morgan and Officer J Garcia reported: Mr. Hernandez-Marquez was driving a tan Mercury Sable west, on the eastbound side of the North Loop East (610 East) near Fulton, when he struck a gray Chevrolet Suburban head on, traveling west on the North Loop East, near Fulton. The Mercury Sable spun clockwise and was struck on the driver’s side by a green Mitsubishi ES. The drivers of the Suburban and the Mitsubishi were both transported to Ben Taub General Hospital, where they were treated and released. The investigation is continuing. VHS 8-18-07 For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200. |