May 04, 2026 - Houston police are investigating the fatal crash that occurred at 5900 East Orem Drive about 10:15 p.m. on Friday (May 1).

The deceased male is identified as Andrew Short, 30.  

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant K. Bu and Officer R. McLemore reported: 

The driver of a silver Nissan Rogue was traveling on East Orem when he failed to maintain a single lane and drove through standing water in the other lane.  The standing water caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle, strike a curb and then a concrete barrier.  Responding Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced the male deceased at the scene.

No other persons or vehicles were involved in this crash.

The investigation is ongoing.



JKS/ECR   5-4-26
Inc. #055938726-X