October 9, 2023 - Charges have been filed against suspect arrested in a fatal crash at 2801 Tidwell Road that occurred about 4:30 a.m. on Sunday (October 8).

The suspect, Frankie Leroy Washington, 32, is charged with intoxication manslaughter in the 263rd State District Court. A booking photo of Washington is attached to this news release.

The identity of the deceased man, 36, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant Y. Ramirez and Officer T. Syed reported:

The man was a passenger in a black Dodge Ram pickup truck traveling southbound in the 9500 block of Jensen Drive. The driver, later identified as Washington, lost control of the vehicle, struck a METRO sign and continued south through the intersection of Tidwell Road. The pickup truck then struck a curb on the west side of Jensen and a wooden light pole. The pickup then rolled several times and ended up in an upside down position.

The male passenger was pronounced deceased. A female passenger, 32, was transported to an area hospital in stable condition. Washington was determined to be impaired and was subsequently charged for his role in the crash.