POLICE Department
Fatal Crash at 4100 North Freeway
January 19, 2016 - Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 4100 North Freeway about 8 p.m. last Friday (Jan. 15).
The identity of the two deceased male victims are pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant P. Kopulos and Officer C. Cisneros reported:
An 18-wheeler with mechanical problems was on the shoulder of the freeway at the above address when it was struck from behind by a white Chevrolet Silverado truck traveling northbound at a high rate of speed on the shoulder. The driver and front seat passenger in the Silverado were pronounced dead at the scene. A back seat passenger was transported to an area hospital in stable condition. The driver of the 18-wheeler was not injured.
A preliminary investigation indicated the driver of the Silverado was at fault. The investigation is continuing.
JFC/VHS 1-19-16
Inc #006443916-B
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