Texas

Elshadai Getnet Killed; Meredith Gerold Injured in Accident at Barker Cypress Rd in Harris County, TX

Published on: July 17, 2024

Date of Accident
June 18, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Elshadai Getnet, Meredith Gerold
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Barker Cypress Rd, Houston, TX, USA

What Happened

Police have information on a crash that killed one person involved at Barker Cypress Rd in Harris County, TX on June 18th, 2024. Police say the incident happened around 8:49 p.m. According to investigators, a Dodge Charger was southbound on Barker Cypress before losing control while navigating a curve in the roadway. Reports say the vehicle rotated into a nearby curb before entering into a grass median and colliding with a tree. The impact was severe enough that the driver, identified as 20-year-old Elshadai Getnet, was fatally injured. Police say a 21-year-old passenger, identified as Meredith Gerold, had injuries believed to be non-life-threatening in nature. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Dodge Charger
Road/Highway
Barker Cypress Rd
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), serious injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Dodge Charger veered from the road into a median before colliding with a tree

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