Update on Fatal Traffic Accident at 5900 Bellaire

May 19, 2009 - A man critically injured following a traffic accident in the 5900 block of Bellaire Boulevard about 11:35 p.m. on Saturday (May 16) has died from his injuries. 

The male victim suffered severe head trauma and was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital in critical condition.  Doctors pronounced him dead on Monday (May 18).  His identity is pending verification by the Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office.  

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

An officer was flagged down by a citizen about a male victim lying in the roadway at 5900 Bellaire.  The officer located the male who was then transported by HFD personnel to the hospital.  

There are no known witnesses to this accident.  

 Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact the HPD Hit and Run Unit at 713-247-4065. 

Update: VHS/JFC
JKS/VHS 5-18-09
Inc. #071100809

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