Fiery single-car crash on Eastex Freeway kills passenger, injures driver, Houston police say

The Brief

  • The crash happened in the northbound lanes of Eastex Freeway near Green Street.
  • It’s believed a truck struck the shoulder wall on the freeway before catching fire.
  • The passenger was pronounced dead at the scene.

HOUSTON Houston officials are investigating the cause of a fiery crash that killed a person on the Eastex Freeway Friday night.

Eastex Freeway crash

What we know:

The crash happened in the northbound lanes of the Eastex Freeway near Green Street. It was reported to police at about 10 p.m. on Friday.

According to HPD Sgt. Richards, a pickup truck was on fire at the scene, and the driver and a passenger were inside the vehicle.

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