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Houston Car Accident Claims Life of 8-Year-Old

Posted on Jun 09, 2011

A Houston car accident involving a single vehicle claims the life of a young girl after the driver of a sport utility vehicle (SUV) loses control of the vehicle. The incident took place at approximately 8:00 on Sunday evening, June 5, 2011, in the west Houston area.

According to local police, the driver of a white Chevrolet Yukon was traveling southbound in the 3000 block of North Eldridge when he lost control of the SUV after attempting to slow down for traffic. The SUV left the road and slid several yards after jumping a guardrail.

The young girl, who has been identified as an 8-year-old female, was ejected from the vehicle. Rescue crews transported her to Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital where she was pronounced dead from injuries sustained in the car accident. Her identity was not immediately made available.

The fatal single-vehicle Houston car accident is still under investigation by local authorities. The exact cause of the accident has yet to be determined. Also, it is unclear as to whether she was wearing a seatbelt.

This is a terrible tragedy, and we would like to extend our thoughts and condolences to the young girl's family and friends during this difficult time.

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