Man Dies When Vehicle Strikes Tree

August 1, 2008 - 8:33 AM

   Law enforcement officers are investigating a fatal accident in which a man's car struck a tree in Port Neches.

   Port Neches Police say they received a call about the accident shortly before 2 a.m. Friday.

   A 22 year old man from Channelview was killed when his vehicle left the roadway in the 1900 block of Nall Street and struck a tree.

   Justice of the Peace Brad Burnett says he pronounced Michael Vincent Rodriguez dead at the scene.

   He says there were no skid marks and the man wasn't wearing a seat belt.    

   The judge has ordered a toxicology test.