Driver killed after crashing into pole in west Houston, causing it to catch fire

Deadly, fiery crash in west Houston on Katy Freeway feeder road (Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)

HOUSTON – Authorities in west Houston are trying to figure out what led up to a deadly, fiery crash late Sunday night.

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It happened a little before 11:45 p.m. when the Houston Police and Fire Department were called to the Katy Freeway feeder road and Gessner.

Deadly, fiery crash in west Houston on Katy Freeway feeder road (Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)

A driver was found dead inside the charred vehicle, which had been badly smashed into a pole. It’s unclear what led up to the incident, and the driver has not been identified, as of this writing.

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Officials are working to gather additional information as part of their ongoing investigation, and once KPRC 2 learns more, we will make updates to this story.


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