Crime & Safety

Houston PD: Investigation Into Fatal Crash At 10000 North Wayside Drive

Houston police are investigating the fatal crash that occurred at 10000 North Wayside Drive about 6:05 p.m. on Saturday (April 11).

April 13, 2020

April 13, 2020 - Houston police are investigating the fatal crash that occurred at 10000 North Wayside Drive about 6:05 p.m. on Saturday (April 11).

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The victim, Parris Thomas, 45 was pronounced dead at the scene.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant R. Gonzales and Officer D. Jones reported:

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The victim was operating a black ATV of an unknown model on North Wayside when he crossed railroad tracks at a high rate of speed and lost control of the ATV,. The victim was ejected and struck a concrete curb.

A preliminary investigation indicated the victim was not wearing a helmet.


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