Investigation into Fatal Crash at 10200 East Freeway

Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 10200 East Freeway (East Interstate Highway 10) service road about 5:15 a.m. today (July 26).

The identity of the deceased male is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant L. Ross and Officer R. Bymaster reported:

The male, a pedestrian, was possibly lying in the roadway at the above address when he was struck by a gray Honda CRV traveling westbound.  Paramedics pronounced the male deceased at the scene. 

The female driver remained at the scene, was questioned and released with no charges filed at this time. 

A preliminary investigation indicates the driver had a green light at the Mercury Drive intersection at the time of the crash.  The investigation is continuing.



JFC/VHS   7-26-23
Inc #105947723-A