Fatal Traffic Accident at 4500 Airport Boulevard

January 9, 2008 - Houston police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in the 4500 block of Airport Boulevard about 12:25 a.m. today (Jan. 9).

The male victim was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is pending verification by the Harris County Medical Examiners Office.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant J. Chambers and Officer R. White reported:

A blue Ford 500 sedan was traveling east on Airport Boulevard at a high rate of speed when the driver lost control of the vehicle and struck a tree. No other vehicles were involved in this incident.

The investigation is continuing.

VHS/JC
Inc. #004133509

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