POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Crash at 2400 North Freeway


January 11, 2016 - Houston police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred at 2400 North Freeway (North Interstate Highway 45) about 7:40 a.m. on Sunday (Jan. 10).

The identity of the female victim, 53, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant G. Lopez and Officer J. Perrotte reported:

The victim was driving a gold Kia Rio northbound on the North Freeway when she failed to maintain a single lane and struck the inside concrete barrier.  The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.  Two other passengers were transported to St. Joseph Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.

JKS/JFC 1-11-16
Inc. #003987616-I

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