Woman dies after SUV crashes into west Houston home; cause under investigation.
HOUSTON — A woman was found dead after crashing her SUV into a house in west Houston on Friday evening, according to Houston police.
The fatal accident occurred just before 6 p.m. on Inwood Drive near Briar Forest Drive and Wilcrest in the west Houston area. Police believe the woman went through a stop sign before crashing into the residence.
The impact left the woman’s SUV severely damaged, with police photos showing the extent of the destruction to the vehicle.
Police say they are treating this as an accident. Investigators are still looking into what led up to the crash.
It remains unclear whether anyone was home at the time of the incident. The identity of the deceased woman has not been released pending notification of family members.
The crash occurred at the intersection of Inwood Drive and Walnut Bend Lane in west Houston. Police continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal accident.