1 Killed, 1 Injured in Car Crash on Main Street (US 90) in Houston

One Killed and One Injured in Houston Two-Vehicle Crash on Main Street (US 90)

Houston, Texas (April 20, 2021) – One person was killed, and another was injured in a hit-and-run crash early Friday morning in Houston, according to police.

The fatal crash happened around 12:10 a.m., April 16, in the 10500 block of South Main Street (U.S. Highway 90).

Police said a 21-year-old woman was driving a white 2020 Chevrolet Impala northbound when she crashed into a silver 2012 Chevrolet Impala.

Both vehicles left the roadway after the crash where the silver Impala went over a curb and became disabled on the frontage road while the white Impala went over a sidewalk and hit a signal light and power pole, splitting the vehicle in half.

The driver and passenger in the silver Impala fled the scene on foot.

The driver of the white Impala was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Her passenger, an 18-year-old man, was taken to the hospital, where he later died. His name has not been released.

The driver and passenger in the silver Impala were later located.

The police are investigating the crash. Anyone with any other information regarding the crash is asked to call the HPD Vehicular Crimes Division at 713-247-4072.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

While there are many causes of car accidents, the most common reasons of driver negligence include driver inattention; cell phone use; texting and driving; speeding; fatigue; failure to yield the right of way from a stop sign or private drive; running a red light; and driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” Attorney Joel A. Gordon said. Mr. Gordon believes that an independent investigation is important. An Attorney will help obtain the crash report, secure accident photos, interview witnesses, and create a claim.

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