Investigation into Fatal Crash at 1100 West 10th Street

Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 1100 West 10th Street about 6:55 p.m. on Tuesday (August 15).

The identity of the deceased female, 55, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant R. Dallas and Central Patrol Division Officers reported:

The female, in an electric wheelchair, was traveling northbound on Dorothy Street.  As she entered the intersection of West 10th Street, she was struck by a gray Ford Explorer traveling westbound on West 10th Street.  Houston Fire Department paramedics transported the woman to Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center where she was later pronounced deceased.

The male driver, 71, remained at the scene. was determined not to be impaired and was questioned and released.

At this time, it has not been determined who was at-fault in the crash.

The investigation is continuing.

VHS/JFC   8-16-23
Inc. #116648023-N

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