Investigation into Fatal Crash at 4600 Southwest Freeway

Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 4600 Southwest Freeway (South U.S. Highway 59) about 10:40 p.m. last Friday (Jan. 22).

The identity of the female victim, 47, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant D. Griffiths and Officer F. Flynn reported:

Witnesses stated a blue Honda Civic was involved in an earlier crash and stopped in an unprotected median that separates the Southwest Freeway southbound lanes from the 610 West Loop exit ramp.  The victim, driving a blue Jeep Liberty, then struck the Honda.

The victim and the female driver, 19, of the Honda, were transported to an area hospital where the victim was pronounced deceased.

The investigation is continuing.

JFC/ VHS 1-25-21
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