HPD investigates double-fatal crash involving pedestrian on I-69 in SW Houston

HOUSTON, TX — Two people were killed early Sunday when a vehicle collided with a disabled car on Interstate 69 in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.

The fatal incident unfolded in the 9000 block of the interstate (Southwest Freeway/South U.S. Highway 59), near the city’s Braeburn Glen area. It was first reported at around 2:15 a.m.

Houston Police said a 23-year-old woman was driving a white Volkswagen Jetta southbound when the vehicle struck the back of a gray Honda Civic, which had become disabled in a main lane. Authorities said the driver of the Volkswagen was thrown from the vehicle. A 22-year-old man passenger of the Honda was standing outside of the car at the time and was struck in the crash.

Responding paramedics pronounced both the driver of the Volkswagen and the male pedestrian deceased at the scene.

The driver of the Honda, a 22-year-old woman, was not reported hurt. Officials indicated that the young woman, who was not suspected of intoxication, was released from the scene after questioning.

The HPD’s Vehicular Crimes Division continues to investigate.

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