Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 10400 Tidwell Road about 5:30 a.m. today (Dec. 9).
The identity of the male victim, 5, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant S. Maness and Officer J. Gaona reported:
A female family member was driving the victim and two of his siblings in a black Nissan Versa and traveling eastbound at the above address. The female driver, 29, lost control of the vehicle, which left the roadway and went into a ditch.
Paramedics arrived and pronounced the victim deceased at the scene. His two siblings, a girl, 6, and a boy, 7, were transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver did not show visible signs of intoxication and was questioned and released with no charges filed at this time. The investigation is continuing.
JFC/VHS 12-9-19
Inc #161865219-P