Speeding SUV driver killed after crashing into 18-wheeler on Katy Freeway
Speeding driver killed after crashing into 18-wheeler on Katy Freeway (Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)
HOUSTON ā A driver died overnight Tuesday after police said speed might have caused them to lose control of their car and crash into an 18-wheeler.
SEE ALSO: 18-wheeler crash blocking several lanes on 610 North Loop Freeway
It happened on the Katy Freeway toward Greenhouse going westbound just after midnight when investigators said the driver was speeding and had their hazards on. At some point, the driverās SUV left the roadway before hitting a barrier and crashed into the back of an 18-wheeler.
Speeding driver killed after crashing into 18-wheeler on Katy Freeway (Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.) The 18-wheeler driver was not injured, but the SUV driver died from their injuries. No other vehicles were involved, police confirmed.
Investigators are trying to figure out exactly what led up to the crash, but believe speed was one of the factors and shut down the Katy Freeway while they work to get the 18-wheeler back up and running and clean up the wreckage.
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Drivers are encouraged to find an alternate route as the investigation continues.
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