HOUSTON – A fatal crash has shutdown part of the Eastex Freeway in Downtown Houston.

Houston traffic: I-59 shutdown

What we know:

The crash is in the northbound lanes of I-59 toward the exit to I-10, near Daikin Park.

Authorities have closed off the freeway near McGowen Street.

The crash is confirmed fatal. Authorities are still investigating.

What we don’t know:

Other details about the crash are limited.

There is no estimate on when the lanes will reopen.

The Source: Houston Fire Department and Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

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