Houston police are investigating a fatal crash in the 6500 block of Long Drive about 11:55 p.m. on Wednesday (November 30).
The identity of the deceased male, 26, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant D. Griffiths and Officer T. Smith reported:
The male was driving a green Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck westbound at the above address, when for unknown reasons, he failed to maintain a single lane. The vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree in the center median. HPD officers in the area did not witness the crash, but saw the crashed vehicle with the injured male inside and called for Houston Fire Department paramedics.
Paramedics transported the male to Ben Taub General Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
The investigation is continuing.
SOA/VHS 12-1-22
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