POLICE Department
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 8900 North Loop East
June 2, 2016 - Houston police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred at 8900 North Loop East (North Interstate Highway 610 East) about 3:30 a.m. today.
The male victim, a pedestrian, was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant J. Roque and Officer R. Bymaster reported:
The driver of a brown Ford Ranger pickup truck was traveling eastbound on the North Loop and struck a pedestrian trying to cross the freeway near the McCarty Road exit ramp. The driver of the Ford, who showed no signs of impairment, was questioned and released at the scene.
VHS/JKS 6-2-16
Inc. #070456716-J
For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.
