Man in pajamas crashes into HPD patrol car

HOUSTON It happened just after 1am at Cornish and Arabelle near Cottage Grove Park. Police say the victim was still in his pajamas when he slammed his car into the front of an HPD patrol car in west Houston.

Investigators say the small Chevy car left a neaby park, hit a pole and then ran into the front of patrol car that just happened to be in the area. The officer noticed the man had gunshot wounds and called for paramedics, but the man died before they arrived.

The officer was not hurt. Police don't know who shot the man or why.

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