Passenger killed in fiery crash on Eastex Freeway

Investigators were working to determine what caused a deadly crash on the Eastex Freeway. (Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)

HOUSTON – Investigators were working to determine what caused a deadly crash on the Eastex Freeway.

Deputies said a driver lost control of a pickup truck, hit a barrier wall and it caught fire on the Eastex Freeway at Green Street at about 10 p.m. Friday.

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The passenger died on the scene. Their identity had not been released.

The driver was taken to the hospital for treatment. Their condition was unknown.


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