Fatal Traffic Accident at 2800 I-10 West

September 21, 2008 - Houston police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in the 2800 block of Interstate Highway 10 (I-10 West) about 12 a.m. today.

The victim, Jesus Cebalos, 27, was pronounced dead at the scene.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant D. Morgan and Officer D. Gutierrez reported:

Mr. Ceballos was driving a blue Ford Explorer, with three other male passengers, westbound in the 2800 block of I-10 West when he lost control of the vehicle and struck the concrete barrier that divides the freeway. The Explorer then rolled over several times and Ceballos was ejected. The male passengers were transported to Ben Taub General Hospital in unknown condition.

The investigation is continuing.

VHS/JC/
Inc. #139043408

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