Houston police are investigating the fatal crash that occurred at 12400 North Freeway (North Interstate Highway 45) service road about 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday (January 25).
The identity of the female victim, 23, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeants S. Jewell and P. Lee and Officer D. Vinton reported:
The victim was driving a blue Hyundai Accent westbound on Greens Road at the intersection of the North Freeway service road when her vehicle was struck by a black Chevrolet Volt traveling southbound on the North Freeway service road. The impact caused the Hyundai to roll over and came to a rest on the sidewalk. The Chevrolet struck a pole. According to witnesses, the driver of the Chevrolet ran the red light when it struck the Hyundai.
The driver of the Hyundai was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Chevrolet, as well as three passengers inside the vehicle, fled on foot without rendering first aid. Both the driver and a passenger of the Chevrolet were detained near the scene by responding HPD patrol officers. The driver of the Chevrolet was not found to be intoxicated.
No charges have been filed at this time, as the investigation is continuing.
JKS/VHS 1-27-22
Inc. #010955322-L