Fatal Traffic Accident at 3000 North Eldridge Parkway

April 23, 2010 - Houston police are investigating a fatal traffic accident in the 3000 block of North Eldridge Parkway about 8 a.m. today.

The male victim, age unknown, was transported to Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital where he was pronounced dead. His identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant J. Chambers and Officer S. Boone reported:

A silver Honda Accord and a white Sterling truck were traveling southbound on North Eldridge Parkway when a red Hyundai Tiburon, driven by the victim and traveling northbound on North Eldridge Parkway, crossed over into oncoming traffic. The Hyundai struck Honda and then the Sterling truck. The driver of the Honda was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.

The investigation is continuing.

VHS/JFC 4-23-10
Inc. #057909210

For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.

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