HOUSTON, Texas \u2013 A driver is dead Tuesday morning after police say he got into an accident with a wrecker driver on the Katy Freeway Monday night. <\/p>\n
Houston police officers said they stumbled on the deadly crash around 11:50 p.m. and found the driver of the sedan unconscious and not breathing on the Katy Freeway near Studemont. <\/p>\n
According to Houston police, the driver of a Toyota was stuck in the middle of the road when his vehicle broke down. The officer stated that the car was in a moving lane but stalled when the driver of the tow truck collided with it.<\/p>\n
The Toyota driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Houston police said they are working to determine if the wrecker driver was speeding at the time of the incident. <\/p>\n
The wrecker driver, who had a passenger in the vehicle with him, was not injured and was headed to another scene at the time of the crash. <\/p>\n
What to do if you\u2019re stuck in the middle of the road: <\/p>\n
Immediate Safety<\/p>\n
Activate Hazards:\u00a0Turn on your emergency flashers immediately to warn other drivers.<\/p>\n
Stay Visible:\u00a0If safe to exit, place reflective triangles or flares behind your vehicle; use a flashlight to signal.<\/p>\n
Get to Safety:\u00a0If possible, get out of the car and stand at a safe distance from traffic<\/p>\n
Call the Texas Highway Patrol helpline at 1-800-525-5555, 911 or roadside assistance<\/p>\n
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