POLICE Department
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 1300 South Loop West
June 16, 2016 - Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 1300 South Loop West (South Interstate Highway 610 West) about 12:30 a.m. today.
One male victim was pronounced dead at the scene. A second male victim was pronounced dead at Memorial Hermann Hospital. The identities of both males are pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant J. Roque and Officer J. Jorsch reported:
According to a witness, a white Ford Fusion was stopped in a moving lane of traffic on the South Loop West and was struck by a black Dodge Durango pickup truck. The passenger in the Ford died at the scene. The driver of the Ford was transported to the hospital. The driver of the Durango, who was determined to not be impaired, was questioned and released at the scene.
The investigation is continuing.
VHS/JFC 6-16-16
Inc. #077173616-U
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