Houston police are investigating a fatal crash in the 12200 block of Beechnut Street about 1:10 a.m. today (December 16).
The identity of the deceased male, 36, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant E. Alejandro and Officer J. Best reported:
The male was driving a gray Volkswagen Jetta at a high rate of speed. westbound at the above address. The driver failed to maintain a single lane, struck a street sign and several trees. The driver was ejected from the vehicle. Paramedics pronounced him deceased at the scene.
A male passenger was transported by Houston Fire Department paramedics to a local hospital in critical condition.
The investigation is continuing.
SOA/VHS 12-16-22
Inc. #169136122-F