2 men die after losing control of car, crash into tree

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – Two men died after losing control of their vehicle and crashing through a fence and into a tree, officials said.

Three men in their early 20s were driving a Lexus down Gears Road at 11 p.m. Saturday at a high rate of speed, deputies said.

The wet roads caused the men to lose control of their car and crash through a fence and into a tree on the Northside of the roadway, according to officials.

David King and Joshua Vinson died upon impact, deputies said. Their back seat passenger was taken by helicopter to Memorial Hermann.

Harris County deputies are investigating the crash and it is unknown if alcohol was a factor, they said.