POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Crash at 5500 North Braeswood Boulevard

August 18, 2025 - Houston police are investigating the fatal crash that occurred at 5500 North Braeswood Boulevard about 6:25 a.m. today.

The identity of the deceased male, 27, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant A. Patterson and Officer R. Saenz reported:

A white Ford F350 was traveling eastbound at a high rate of speed at the above address. The driver failed to maintain a single lane veered off the road, struck a light pole and then struck the edge of the bridge rail. The vehicle then flipped across the ravine and came to a stop in shallow water.

Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced the driver deceased at the scene.

The investigation in continuing.

ECR/SOA 8-18-25
Inc. #107784025-J

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