Houston police are investigating the fatal crash that occurred at 10600 Katy Freeway (West Interstate Highway 10) service road about 2:25 a.m. on Saturday (July 5).
The driver is identified as Armondo Fernandez, 26 and the passenger is identified as Breisha McGowan, 29.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant M. Sudduth and Officer T. Hudson reported:
The male driver of a silver Honda Accord was traveling southbound on the Katy Freeway service road when he struck a curb north of the intersection at Lumpkin Road. The driver then lost control of their vehicle and skidded for approximately 300 feet before coming to a stop against a concrete pillar.
Responding Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced the male deceased at the scene. A female passenger was transported to an area hospital where she was pronounced dead.
The investigation is continuing.