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Driver Killed in Accident at Southwest Fwy in Houston, TX

Published on: August 2, 2021

Date of Accident
August 1, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
Yes

Where it Happened

Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX, USA

What Happened

Houston Police are investigating a collision that killed a driver at Southwest Fwy in Houston, TX on August 1st, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 4 a.m. A pickup truck headed southbound reportedly veered from the road into a light pole. The impact caused the vehicle to go back onto the road were it was struck by an approaching vehicle. The driver the in the second vehicle died at the scene. The pickup truck driver suffered minor injuries. Police suspect the driver was impaired at the time of the crash.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Houston Police
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car
Road/Highway
Southwest Fwy
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Pickup truck crashed into a light pole after veering from the road, headed back into main lanes and was struck by another vehicle

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