Investigation into Fatal Crash at 14200 Katy Freeway

Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 14200 Katy Freeway (West Interstate Highway 10) about 5 a.m. today (Feb. 1).

The identity of the male victim is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant G. Hall and Officer L. Ho reported:

A tractor-trailer truck was stopped on the right shoulder of the freeway at the above address when it was struck from behind by another 18-wheeler driven by the victim.  The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.  The driver of the parked truck was transported to Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital with unknown injuries.

The investigation is continuing.

JFC/VHS   2-1-18
Inc #013477018-E