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Driver Dies In Rollover Wreck

POSTED: Thursday, February 14, 2008

HOUSTON -- A driver died after he crashed his pickup truck into a ditch in northwest Harris County, KPRC Local 2 reported.

Harris County sheriff's deputies said Gerhard Schumacher was traveling at a high rate of speed on Windfern Road near Fox Road at about 9:20 p.m. Wednesday.

Investigators said Schumacher was unable to complete a 90-degree turn and ended up crashing into a ditch.

The pickup truck flipped over.

Officials said Schumacher, who was not wearing a seat belt, died at the scene.

Deputies said they think alcohol played a role in the crash.

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