A late-night drive on Gessner Road turned tragic early Saturday when a passenger was killed in a two-vehicle crash in west Houston, according to police. The collision, which happened just after 2 a.m. at 3999 Gessner Road near Centrepark Drive, shut down part of the roadway for hours while crews worked the scene. The front-seat passenger was rushed to a hospital and later pronounced dead.
Crash details
Witnesses told investigators the wreck unfolded around 2:20 a.m. when a Honda Accord attempting to turn onto Centrepark Drive collided with a southbound white Ford Taurus in the intersection. Police said the Accord was occupied by two young adult women, while the Ford Taurus carried one adult man.
No charges had been filed by Saturday morning, and the case remains under investigation by the Houston Police Department, as reported by Click2Houston.
Gessner safety concerns
This stretch of Gessner has seen more than its share of sirens in recent months, drawing scrutiny from neighbors and authorities alike. Hoodline previously covered a high-speed collision on Gessner in January, along with other nearby crashes and shootings that have kept the corridor in the headlines.
What investigators say
Investigators told Click2Houston that speed may have been a factor, and both drivers are being investigated for possible impairment.
Per HPD, tips can be directed to the Vehicular Crimes Division at 713-247-4072 or to Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
