POLICE Department

Fatal Crash at 8000 Harrisburg

November 21, 2016 - Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 8000 Harrisburg about 2:35 a.m. on Sunday (Nov. 20).

The identity of the deceased female victim, 40, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant I. Duplechain and Officer J. Crisler reported:

The victim was driving a silver Nissan Rogue westbound on Harrisburg when she failed to maintain a single lane, possibly to avoid another vehicle.  The Nissan went over the curb, into the eastbound lanes, and struck a concrete pole.  Paramedics pronounced the driver deceased at the scene.

The investigation is continuing.

KJS/JFC 11-21-16
Inc. #147909316-V

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