Crime & Safety
Houston PD: Investigation Into Fatal Crash At 8600 Westbranch Drive
Houston police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred at 8600 Westbranch Drive about 5:05 a.m. on Sunday (May 10).
May 11, 2020 - Houston police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred at 8600 Westbranch Drive about 5:05 a.m. on Sunday (May 10).
The identity of the male victim, a pedestrian, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
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HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant K. Harris and Officer M. Ramos reported:
The victim was found lying partially in the roadway on the southbound side of Westbranch Drive His injuries were consistent with having been struck by a vehicle of unknown make and model. There was no debris or evidence at the scene.
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At this time, there are no known witnesses or suspects.
Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Hit and Run Unit at 713-247-4072 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
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