Harris County reports multiple deaths from severe Houston storm [Video]

Houston – A severe storm that struck Houston in May 2024 has resulted in multiple fatalities, as reported by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. The storm, marked by strong winds and heavy rain, caused significant damage across the city, leading to the deaths of several residents.

Juan Francisco Barrientos-Hernandez, a 72-year-old man, died in an accident at 7300 Wingate Street. He sustained multiple blunt force injuries after being struck by a falling crane while occupying a cement truck during the storm.

Manuel Palacio, aged 39, was killed at his residence on Main Street. The incident involved a tree falling on his home, causing blunt-force chest trauma with mechanical asphyxia. Asphyxia is a condition caused by a lack of oxygen in the body.

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Lydia Guerrero, a 71-year-old woman, …