Houston police are investigating the fatal crash that occurred at 13700 North Freeway (North Interstate 45) service road about 11:10 p.m. on Sunday (June 8).
The identity of the deceased male is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Vehicular Division Sergeant R. Dallas and Officer R. Young reported:
The driver of a blue Dodge 1500 pickup truck was traveling north on the North Freeway service road at the above address when, for unknown reasons, the vehicle left the roadway. The vehicle then struck the freeway retaining wall and came to a rest between a pole and the exit ramp for Airtex Boulevard. The vehicle caught fire.
Responding Houston Fire Department extinguished the fire and paramedics pronounced the driver deceased at the scene. No other persons or vehicles were involved in this crash.
The investigation is continuing.
JKS/SOA 6-9-25
Inc. #074879925-Y