December 28, 2021 - Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 4600 North Shepherd Drive about 12 p.m. on Sunday (Dec. 26).

The deceased male is identified as Charles Payne, 75.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant D. Hall reported:

An HPD officer was driving a marked patrol vehicle northbound at the above address as a brown Cadillac CTS, traveling in the southbound lanes, turned left toward Thornton Road.  The patrol vehicle then struck the Cadillac as it attempted to cross the northbound lanes of North Shepherd. 

Paramedics transported Mr. Payne, the driver of the Cadillac, to Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.  The officer was also transported to a hospital with minor injuries.

The incident is being investigated by the HPD Vehicular Crimes and Internal Affairs Divisions, as well as the Harris County District Attorney's Office.

The officer has been relieved of duty pending the outcome of the investigation.