Man drowns in Sims Bayou after swimming while stranded with broken-down car, Houston police say

A man drowned in Sims Bayou near the Allendale neighborhood of Houston Friday evening after going into the water despite warnings from a bystander, according to Houston Police Department officials.

The incident happened around 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 17, 2026, near Mosa Creek at Allendale.

According to Lt. Pulido with HPD, the victim’s car broke down in the area when a witness stopped to help him with repairs.

“While they worked on the car, the victim said he wanted to swim in the bayou, and the witness said he told him not to,” Pulido said…

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