Houston police are investigating the fatal crash that occurred at 5200 Allendale Road about 11:15 a.m. today.
The identity of the deceased male, 80, is pending notification to family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant L. Le and Officer S. Le reported:
The male was driving a white Nissan Sentra westbound on Allendale when he failed to maintain a single lane, struck a curb and then collided with a tree located in the center median. The driver was transported to an area hospital by responding Houston Fire Department paramedics where he was later pronounced deceased.
At this time the cause of the crash is unknown. The male may have suffered a medical-related episode. No other persons or vehicles were involved in this crash.
The investigation is continuing.