Houston police are investigating the fatal auto-pedestrian crash that occurred at 6200 Parker Road about 12:55 am today (Oct. 12).
The identity of the deceased male, 29, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant A. Yasin and Officer T. Johnson reported:
The driver of a white Toyota Camry was traveling on Parker Road at the above address when it is believed one of the rear seat passengers opened the vehicle’s door. It is believed the driver of the vehicle then stopped in the roadway and one of the back seat passengers exited the vehicle onto the roadway. A second passenger from the rear seat is then believed to have gotten out of the vehicle, in an attempt to get the first person back into the vehicle. Both persons where then struck by a black Chevrolet Silverado, also traveling westbound on Parker.
Responding Houston Fire Department paramedics transported one male to an area hospital where the victim was pronounced deceased. The second male suffered minor injuries.
The driver of the Chevrolet remained at the scene, did not show signs of intoxication, and was questioned and released.
The investigation, including the sequence of events leading up to the collision, remains ongoing.
JKS/ECR 10-12-26
Inc. #129016126-P