In the early hours of Wednesday morning, a tragic accident occurred on Clay Road, just east of Gessner in Houston, resulting in a fatality. The Houston Police Department (HPD) and Houston Fire Department (HFD) responded to reports of a major crash involving a single vehicle.
Upon arrival, emergency responders found a vehicle that had collided with a power pole. Firefighters from HFD worked diligently to extract the occupant from the wreckage, but tragically, at least one person was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The incident was reported at approximately 2:45 a.m. The circumstances surrounding the crash are still under investigation as authorities work to determine the cause. The area was secured to allow for a thorough investigation and to ensure the safety of the public and first responders.
Residents in the vicinity of Clay Road and Gessner experienced temporary power outages due to the damaged power pole. Utility crews have been dispatched to the location to restore power and repair the infrastructure.
The identity of the deceased has not yet been released pending notification of next of kin. HPD urges anyone with information about the crash to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation.
This tragic incident serves as a somber reminder of the importance of road safety and the potential consequences of collisions. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased during this difficult time.