December 19, 2013 - Houston police are investigating a fatal traffic accident at 2000 Antoine about 8 p.m. on Wednesday (Dec. 18).

The identity of the deceased male victim, 16, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant A. Vanderbull and Officer J. Leon reported:

A black Ford F-150 pickup truck was traveling at a high rate of speed northbound on Antoine when it struck a curb, went onto a sidewalk, into a fence and then a tree. The victim, a passenger in the truck, was pronounced dead at the scene. The male driver, 18, and another male passenger, 13, were ejected from the truck and suffered non life-threatening injuries. Both were taken to area hospitals.

No charges have been filed at this time. The investigation is continuing.

JFC/VHS 12-19-13
Inc #157247713-K