Texas

Matias Lopez Jr Killed in Accident at Sam Houston Pkwy in Harris County, TX

Published on: July 25, 2024

Date of Accident
March 31, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Matias Lopez Jr
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Sam Houston Pkwy, Houston, Harris County, TX, USA

What Happened

Authorities have information on a crash that killed a driver at Sam Houston Pkwy in Harris County, TX on March 31st, 2024. Police say the incident happened around 4:50 a.m. According to investigators, a Cadillac CTS was northbound before losing control for unclear reasons ands striking a nearby southbound u-turn. The impact is said to have caused the vehicle to bounce from a nearby wall into a jersey barrier, ejecting the driver from the vehicle. The driver, identified as 32-year-old Matias Lopez Jr, was fatally injured, reports say. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Cadillac CTS
Road/Highway
Sam Houston Pkwy
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Cadillac CTS veered from its lane and struck a u-turn

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