March 21, 2011 - Houston police are investigating a fatal traffic accident at 4400 South MacGregor Way about 7:25 p.m. last Friday (March 18).

The identity of the male victim, believed to be 30 to 35 years old, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant S. Wilson and Officer T. Riley reported:

The victim was driving a tan Jeep Wrangler eastbound on South MacGregor Way when, for unknown reasons, the vehicle left the road and struck a curb.  The Jeep then went through a grassy area, over a walking path and then airborne into the bayou.  The vicim was ejected from the vehicle.  His body was recovered about one block from the crash scene.

No other vehicles or persons were involved in the accident.  The investigation is continuing.



JFC/JKS   3-21-11
Inc #034160811