Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 111 East Loop North (East Interstate Highway 610 North) service road about 6:25 p.m. on Sunday (July 11).
The identity of the victim, 43, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant F. Briones and Officer C. Song reported:
Members of the HPD Dive Team were dispatched to the Port of Houston under the freeway at the above address on reports a vehicle, a gray Buick Enclave, had driven into the water. The vehicle was recovered and the victim was located inside. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Witness statements and evidence at the scene indicates the man was an employee at the business and may have been distraught. He was seen sitting in his vehicle for a lengthy period of time. The vehicle then left the area, and struck and dislodged a large wooden railroad tie secured to the dock prior to entering the water.
The investigation is continuing.
JFC/VHS 7-12-21
Inc #093474121-K