Fatal crash inside Houston’s Memorial Park leaves teen dead, another hospitalized

HOUSTON – A 17-year-old teen was killed Thursday night in a high-speed crash at Memorial Drive and Picnic Lane.

Houston police and fire crews responded around 8:05 p.m. after reports of a collision involving two vehicles.

Investigators said the teen’s car rear-ended another vehicle traveling west on Memorial, sending it into oncoming traffic. The striking vehicle then left the roadway, hitting a power pole and a concrete wall.

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One occupant from the second vehicle was transported to a nearby trauma center, while the teen driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities are investigating the crash.