A fatal collision occurred last Saturday on the 6100 block of Southwest Freeway involving a stationary black Mazda 6 and a white Isuzu tow truck. "Witnesses told officers that a black Mazda 6 was disabled or not moving on the freeway and did not have any hazard lights on," according to the City of Houston.
The driver of the Mazda was pronounced dead at the scene, while the tow truck driver was questioned and released. Authorities are investigating the circumstances that caused the Mazda to become disabled, and the identity of the deceased is pending confirmation from the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, as reported by the City of Houston.
Houston authorities are investigating a fatal collision involving a Mazda and a tow truck. The Mazda driver was pronounced dead at the scene by Houston Fire Department paramedics. The 23-year-old tow truck driver showed no signs of impairment during questioning, and no charges were reported immediately. HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant M. Barrow and Officer V. Taylor are handling the investigation, which is ongoing, and updates will be released through official channels, as stated by the City of Houston.
