POLICE Department
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 12200 South Sam Houston Parkway West Service Road
November 13, 2017 - Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in a fatal crash that occurred at 12200 South Sam Houston Parkway West service road about 3:40 a.m. on Sunday (November 12).
The suspect, Luis Mendez (H/m, 24), is charged with intoxication manslaughter in the 209th State District Court.
A photo of Mendez is not available at this time.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant R. Klementich and Officer J. Hill reported:
HPD patrol officers responded to a crash at the above address. Upon arrival, they found three males inside a silver Hyundai Elantra. The backseat passenger was pronounced dead at the scene by Houston Fire Department paramedics. The driver, suspect Mendez, and the front seat passenger were transported to Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital in unknown conditions.
Further investigation determined Mendez was intoxicated at the time of the crash and he was subsequently charged in this incident.
The suspect, Luis Mendez (H/m, 24), is charged with intoxication manslaughter in the 209th State District Court.
A photo of Mendez is not available at this time.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant R. Klementich and Officer J. Hill reported:
HPD patrol officers responded to a crash at the above address. Upon arrival, they found three males inside a silver Hyundai Elantra. The backseat passenger was pronounced dead at the scene by Houston Fire Department paramedics. The driver, suspect Mendez, and the front seat passenger were transported to Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital in unknown conditions.
Further investigation determined Mendez was intoxicated at the time of the crash and he was subsequently charged in this incident.
KJS/VHS 11-13-17
Inc. #142623817-Z
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