Fatal Traffic Accident at 7500 North Shepherd

December 08, 2008 - Houston police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in the 7500 block of North Shepherd about 5:15 a.m. today (Dec. 8).

The male victim, a passenger, was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is pending verification by the Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant J. Calley and Officer D. Hall reported:

The female driver of a black Chevrolet Cavalier was traveling with her male passenger, southbound in the 7500 block of North Shepherd. As she attempted to turn left onto Victory Street the Cavalier was struck by a red Mazda truck traveling northbound on North Shepherd. The male passenger of the Cavalier was killed and the driver transported to Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital in unknown condition. The male driver of the Mazda was not injured.

The investigation is continuing.

VHS/JC
Inc. #180335408

 


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