Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 9500 Kempwood Drive about 6:25 a.m. today (May 31).
The identity of the victim is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant D. Rodriguez and Officer J. Rangel reported:
The driver of a white Ford F150 pickup truck was attempting to turn eastbound at the above address when he lost control of the vehicle. The truck left the roadway, struck a tree, and then struck a male lying next to the tree.
Houston Fire Department paramedics transported the victim to Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, where doctors pronounced him deceased.
The driver of the truck remained at the scene and showed no signs of intoxication. He was questioned and released.
No charges have been filed at this time, as the investigation is continuing.
SOA/VHS 5-31-2022
Inc. #071802422-E