Investigation into Fatal Crash at 8600 Magna Street

Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 8600 Magna Street about 12:15 a.m. today (December 4).

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

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant J. Uribe and Officer J. Best reported:

The victim was driving a gray Toyota Sonata at a high rate of speed southbound near the above address, failed to stay in a single lane and crashed into a ditch.  According to a witness, the Toyota passed him at a high rate of speed when the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed.  The victim died at the scene.

The investigation is continuing.

VHS/JFC  12-4-19
Inc. #159318619-D

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