Investigation in Fatal Crash at 15800 Old Galveston Road

Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 15800 Old Galveston Road about 9:40 p.m. on Sunday (February 11).

The identity of the deceased female victim, 32, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant R. Gonzales and Officer G. Anderson reported:

The victim was driving a white Hyundai Santa Fe southbound on Old Galveston Road at a high rate of speed and ran the red light at the intersection of El Dorado Boulevard.  The Hyundai then struck a gray Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck and a white Jeep Liberty traveling eastbound on El Dorado.  The Jeep then struck a light pole on the northeast corner of the intersection.

The victim was transported to Clear Lake Regional Medical Center where she was pronounced deceased.  The driver of the Chevrolet was also transported to Clear Lake Regional Medical Center in an unknown condition.

VHS/JFC  2-12-18
Inc. #018271118-B

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