Fatal Crash Probed at 12500 Westheimer Rd

Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 12500 Westheimer Road about 4:45 a.m. today.

The identity of the deceased person is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

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

A gray Ford Fusion was traveling westbound at the above address and approaching the South Dairy Ashford Road intersection when the driver struck a blue Mazda 6 and a white Ford Fusion traveling northbound on South Dairy Ashford Road.

The Mazda was redirected and struck a curb. The white Ford sustained minor damage and its driver was able to move into a parking lot. The gray Ford continued through a strip business parking lot, where it then struck a business. The impact caused the Ford to catch on fire. Paramedics pronounced the driver of the gray Ford deceased at the scene.

The investigation is continuing.

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