Crime & Safety
Houston PD: Investigation Into Fatal Shooting At 1700 Cavalcade Street
Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 1700 Cavalcade Street about 6:35 p.m. on Tuesday (March 31).
April 1, 2020
April 1, 2020 - Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 1700 Cavalcade Street about 6:35 p.m. on Tuesday (March 31).
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The identity of the male victim is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant P. Lee and Officer S. Le reported:
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The victim was driving a silver Honda Accord at a high rate of speed westbound near the above address. According to a witness, the Honda crossed the railroad tracks, went airborne and the driver lost control of the vehicle when it hit the ground. The Honda then veered to the right and struck a light pole.
Houston Fire Department paramedics transported the victim to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
No other vehicles were involved in the crash.
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