Houston police are investigating a fatal crash in the 4100 block of Eastex Freeway (North U.S. Highway 59) about 6:40 a.m. today (Jan. 13).
The identity of the deceased male is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant L. Ross and Officer R. Bymaster reported:
The male was driving a white Ford F-250 pickup truck and towing a trailer loaded with a bulldozer in the northbound lanes at the above address. The vehicle failed to maintain a single lane as the driver exited to the 610 North Loop East (North Interstate Highway 610). The truck and trailer rolled over on the curve of the exit ramp. Paramedics were called and pronounced the driver deceased at the scene. A passenger was not injured.
The investigation is continuing.
SOA/JFC 1-13-23
Inc. #006213323-Q