Police say speed may have played a role; both drivers are being investigated for possible impairment and no charges have been filed as the investigation continues
HOUSTON – A passenger was killed early Saturday in a two-vehicle crash in west Houston, police said.
Houston Police responded to a reported collision around 2:20 a.m. at 3999 Gessner Road near Centrepark Drive.
Witnesses told investigators the two vehicles collided as one traveled southbound on Gessner and the other traveled northbound and attempted to turn onto Centrepark.
Investigators said speed may have been a factor, and both drivers are being investigated for possible impairment.
Police said the vehicle attempting to turn was a Honda Accord occupied by two young adult women. The front-seat passenger was taken to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead, officials said. The other vehicle was described as a white Ford Taurus traveling southbound with one adult man inside.
No charges have been filed as of Saturday morning. The crash remains under investigation by HPD.
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