Investigation into Fatal Crash at 3100 Southwest Freeway

Houston police are investigating the fatal crash that occurred at 3100 Southwest Freeway (South Interstate Highway 59) about 12:05 a.m. today (October 8).
The identity of the deceased female, 31, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant R. Dallas and Central Patrol Division Officers reported:
The driver of a grey Nissan Rogue was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of the Southwest Freeway when the driver of a white Mercedes C-Class, driving the correct direction on the freeway, saw the Nissan coming towards their vehicle and attempted to swerve.  The driver of the Nissan then struck the Mercedes head-on.
Both the drivers were transported to area hospitals. The driver of the Nissan was later pronounced deceased.  The driver of the Mercedes suffered non life-threatening injuries.
The investigation is continuing.
 
JKS/SOA    10-8-26
Inc. #131710125-S