A driver was killed Wednesday after a fiery single-vehicle crash along the Eastex Freeway feeder road in north Houston, according to the Harris County Sheriff\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n
The crash happened around 1:38 a.m. in the 13900 block of the Eastex Freeway feeder road.<\/p>\n
According to the Harris County Sheriff\u2019s Office, preliminary evidence indicates the driver of a yellow Chevrolet Camaro failed to maintain a single lane of traffic before crashing into a light pole.<\/p>\n
After the impact, the Camaro caught fire.<\/p>\n
Deputies said the driver, who was the vehicle\u2019s only occupant, was unable to escape. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.<\/p>\n
No passengers were in the vehicle, and no other vehicles were involved in the crash.<\/p>\n
Investigators are working to determine what led up to the crash. Deputies said alcohol, speed and whether the vehicle may have been racing all remain under investigation.<\/p>\n
The identity of the driver has not been released pending notification of next of kin.<\/p>\n
The Harris County Sheriff\u2019s Office is continuing to investigate the crash.<\/p>\n
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