POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Crash at 18100 Gulf Freeway


October 5, 2017 - Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 18100 Gulf Freeway (South Interstate Highway 45) about 4:05 a.m. today.  

The identity of the male victim, 31, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.  

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant E. Fendia  and Officer B. Roberts reported:  

The victim was driving a gray Jeep southbound on the Gulf Freeway service road and struck the rear of a tractor-trailer truck parked in a moving lane of traffic while making a delivery to a car dealership.  The victim died at the scene.  

The investigation is continuing.  

JFC/VHS 10-5-17
Inc. #126029517-O


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