Fatal Traffic Accident at 8172 River Drive

The deceased male, Arturo Aviles, 26, address unknown, was pronounced dead at the scene.

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

Mr. Aviles was driving a red 1998 Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck eastbound in the 8100 block of River Drive at a high rate of speed. Unaware of a curve in the road, Aviles drove into a ditch in front of a residence, struck a concrete driveway and lost control of the pickup. The vehicle then struck a tree, rolled over and landed upside down. Aviles, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was partially ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene.

The investigation is continuing.

VHS/JFC 10-18-10
Inc. #147675210

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