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.…