Texas

Earnest Carter Killed in Accident at I-45 and Scarsdale Rd in Houston, TX

Date
May 3, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Earnest Carter
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Palace Inn I-45 & Scarsdale, Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX, USA

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Houston Police
Vehicles Involved
Buick Regal
Road/Highway
I-45 and Scarsdale Rd
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Buick Regal veered from the road into a light pole


What Happened

Authorities are investigating a crash that killed one person at I-45 and Scarsdale Rd in Houston, TX on May 3rd, 2024. Police say the incident happened around 11:30 p.m. According to investigators, a Buick Regal traveling southbound is said to have exited the roadway and struck a light pole. Authorities say the 25-year-old driver, Earnest Carter, was fatally injured while a 20-year-old passenger was hospitalized with serious injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

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