2 bodies discovered inside vehicle that crashed into Brays Bayou, police say

Vehicle reportedly drove into bayou in SW Houston, police say (Copyright 2022 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)

HOUSTON – Police are investigating after the bodies of two men were found inside a vehicle that reportedly crashed in the Brays Bayou on Monday.

The incident took place in the 8400 block of Wilcrest near Beechnut Street around 3 a.m., but the vehicle and bodies weren’t recovered until about 2:25 p.m.

Recommended Videos



According to investigators, a gray Toyota Camry was traveling southbound on Wilcrest when the vehicle somehow veered off the roadway, struck the concrete edge of a rail and rolled into the water.

A witness reported hearing a loud noise around 3 a.m., but investigators said the crash wasn’t reported until about 12 p.m. when a Houston Police Department patrol officer conducting a traffic stop observed a vehicle submerged in the water.

The HPD Dive Team recovered the vehicle and found the driver and passenger dead.

The investigation is ongoing.


About the Authors

Moriah Ballard joined the KPRC 2 digital team in the fall of 2021. Prior to becoming a digital content producer in Southeast Texas and a Houstonian, Moriah was an award-winning radio host in her hometown of Lorain, Ohio, and previously worked as a producer/content creator in Cleveland. Her faith, family, and community are her top passions.

Recommended Videos