Wrecker driver dies after colliding with dump truck in northeast Houston

Driver died at scene

HOUSTON – A wrecker driver is dead after a crash in northeast Houston Friday night.

According to Houston police, a dump truck and a wrecker truck were driving down Homestead road. The dump truck was in the left lane and the wrecker was in the right lane.

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The wrecker came from behind the dump truck as the dump truck was making a wide turn, according to investigators.

Police said the dump truck slammed into the driver's  side of the wrecker, killing the driver.

Who is at fault is under investigation.