Texas

Tyriq Mosley Smith Killed in Accident at I-610 in Houston, TX

Published on: January 18, 2024

Date of Accident
January 14, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Tyriq Mosley Smith
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-610, Houston, TX, USA

What Happened

Authorities have information on a crash that killed one person involved at I-610 in Houston, TX on January 14th, 2024. Police say the incident happened around 1:35 a.m. According to investigators, a Nissan Sentra headed southbound is said to have pulled into a shoulder. Reports allege the driver and a passenger were engaged and an argument prior to the vehicle pulling into the shoulder. Reports further allege the passenger, identified as 25-year-old Tyriq Mosley Smith, exited the vehicle and was allegedly attempting to cross the freeway as a Mercedes-Benz E400 approached. Sources say Smith was struck by the approaching Mercedes-Benz, suffering fatal injuries at the scene. Police say 19-year-old Nissan operator, Chrishaun Dontez Johnson, was arrested on a Driving While Intoxicated charge. The Mercedes-Benz operator, who was not publicly identified, allegedly did not display signs of intoxication and was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Houston Police
Vehicles Involved
Mercedes-Benz E400, Nissan Sentra
Road/Highway
I-610
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Mercedes-Benz E400 and a Nissan Sentra were involved in a collision

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