POLICE Department
Investigation into Fatal Crash at 7600 South Sam Houston Parkway East
October 16, 2017 - Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 7600 South Sam Houston Parkway East service road (Beltway 8) about 5:55 p.m. on Saturday (Oct. 14).
The identity of the deceased male victim, 46, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant M. Warhol and Officer P. Ngo reported:
The victim was operating a black Harley Davidson motorcycle southbound on Telephone Road while a gray Chrysler 200 was traveling eastbound on the service road at the above address. The Chrysler, driven by a male, 17, struck the motorcycle in the intersection of Telephone Road and the service road. Paramedics pronounced the victim dead at the scene and transported his female passenger to Ben Taub General Hospital in critical condition. The driver of the Chrysler was not injured.
Due to conflicting statements from witnesses, it is unclear who is at-fault in the crash. The investigation is continuing.
The identity of the deceased male victim, 46, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant M. Warhol and Officer P. Ngo reported:
The victim was operating a black Harley Davidson motorcycle southbound on Telephone Road while a gray Chrysler 200 was traveling eastbound on the service road at the above address. The Chrysler, driven by a male, 17, struck the motorcycle in the intersection of Telephone Road and the service road. Paramedics pronounced the victim dead at the scene and transported his female passenger to Ben Taub General Hospital in critical condition. The driver of the Chrysler was not injured.
Due to conflicting statements from witnesses, it is unclear who is at-fault in the crash. The investigation is continuing.
JFC/VHS 10-16-17
Inc. #130173717-M
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