July 12, 2021 - Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 9000 South Sam Houston Parkway West service road (Beltway 8 - South) that occurred at 4:45 a.m. today (July 12).

The identity of the female victim, 28, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Officer E. Rubio and Sergeant D. Rodriguez reported:

The driver of a green GMC Sierra pickup truck was traveline westbound on the service road at the above address when the victim (pedestrian), walking in the roadway, was struck by the GMC.  The GMC then veered into another lane and struck the trailer portion of a tractor trailer truck.  The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.  The male driver of the GMC remained at the scene, did not show signs of intoxication, was questioned and released.  The driver of the tractor trailer did not stop. 

The investigation is continuing.





JKS/KJS   7-12-21
Inc. #093663921-K