Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 11200 Hillcroft Street about 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday (Oct. 22).
The identity of the male victim is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant M. Warhol and Senior Police Officer M. Burton reported:
Witnesses stated the victim was driving a blue Honda Civic and appeared to be racing another vehicle (possibly a light blue Honda Civic). The victim, traveling northbound on Hillcroft Street at a high rate of speed, lost control of the vehicle and struck a tree in the median. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The investigation is continuing. Anyone with additional information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Vehicular Crimes Division at 713-247-4072.
JFC/KJS 10-23-19
Inc #139080519-G