HOUSTON – A man was killed in a two-vehicle crash early Saturday in southwest Houston, and the driver who allegedly caused the crash was taken into custody after leaving the scene, according to Houston police.
The crash happened around 1:49 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, in the 3100 block of Hillcroft Avenue.
According to police, multiple witnesses reported seeing a vehicle traveling northbound on Hillcroft at a high rate of speed before the driver ran a red light at Richmond Avenue and struck another vehicle.
Houston Fire Department crews responded, and one occupant had to be extricated from a vehicle. He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police described him as an adult man who was possibly in his late 20s.
The driver accused of causing the crash left the scene but was taken into custody by responding officers a short distance away. Police said the driver was evaluated for intoxication but did not meet the threshold.
Police investigating additional incidents
During the investigation, police said multiple vehicles breached police barriers. Some drivers suspected of being intoxicated struck patrol vehicles, according to police.
A sergeant who was on foot was also struck by a vehicle and suffered minor, non-life-threatening injuries.
A passenger in the first vehicle that breached a barrier was taken into custody on a felony warrant. Other drivers were evaluated for driving while intoxicated and transported for further follow-up.
Police have not provided additional details about the deceased man’s identity or potential charges related to the fatal crash.
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