Houston police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred early this morning on the 2500 block of Gessner Road. A gold Toyota Sienna struck a 72-year-old male pedestrian who reportedly did not yield the right of way; he was transported to a hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival, according to the City of Houston.
The driver remained at the scene, appeared sober, and was released after questioning by authorities. The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is handling the pedestrian’s identification and family notification, as reported by the City of Houston.
Houston police are investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian and a Toyota Sienna. No charges have been filed, and authorities report that the driver cooperated fully and showed no signs of reckless behavior. Officials have not yet determined additional factors that may have contributed to the collision. A full report on the investigation’s findings will be released once it is concluded, as stated by the City of Houston.
