Driver killed after high-speed Cadillac hits two 18-wheelers in northeast Houston, HPD says Police say the Cadillac went underneath a truck exiting a private drive, then struck a second 18-wheeler
HOUSTON – Houston police are investigating a fatal crash involving two 18-wheelers and a passenger vehicle late Friday night.
According to the Houston Police Department , officers were called to the 6200 block of Wallisville Road around 10 p.m.
Witnesses told investigators a red Cadillac CTS was speeding when it went underneath one of the 18-wheelers as the truck was exiting a private drive. Police said the truck passed through the Cadillac, causing significant damage.
Investigators said the Cadillac then struck a second 18-wheeler before coming to a stop. The driver of the Cadillac, the sole occupant, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Intoxication is not suspected for either of the 18-wheeler drivers. The crash remains under investigation by HPD.
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About the Author Christian Hudspeth is a Houston native who joined KPRC 2 News in December 2025. Christian began his news career at KTRK in 2022 before moving to newsrooms in Waco, Texas (KXXV), Las Vegas, Nevada (KTNV), and now back to H-Town. He earned his BA at the University of Houston Jack J. Valenti School of Communication in 2023.
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