Investigation into Fatal Crash at 8200 West Montgomery Road

Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 8200 West Montgomery Road about 5:45 a.m. today (October 3).

The identity of the male victim, 68, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant L. Ross and Officer M. Tamez reported:

The victim was driving a maroon GMC Sierra pickup truck southbound at the above address when the vehicle veered off the roadway.  The pickup truck then struck a road sign, a metal fence and a small tree in the 7400 block of Virgil before coming to a stop.  Paramedics transported the victim to Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

It is believed the victim may have suffered a medical episode prior to the crash.

VHS  10-3-19
Inc. #129353319-A

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