POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Crash at 7100 North Wayside

July 3, 2017 - Houston police are investigating the fatal crash that occurred at 7100 North Wayside at 11:35 p.m. last Friday (June 30).

The identity of the female victim, 21, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant P. Kopulos and Officer M. Nicotra reported:

The victim was driving a silver Chevrolet Impala northbound on North Wayside when the vehicle struck a concrete curb, which caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle.  The vehicle then crossed onto a grassy median and struck a tree head-on.  The victim died at the scene.  

No other persons nor vehicles were involved in this crash.