HOUSTON \u2013 A late-night crash in northwest Houston left one person dead and another fighting for their life early Wednesday after a truck slammed into a tree on Ella Boulevard.<\/p>\n
The crash happened around 12:16 a.m. on July 9, 2026, at the intersection of Ella Boulevard and Pinemont Drive.<\/p>\n
According to Houston Police Department, a blue Ford F-150 was traveling northbound on Ella toward Pinemont when the driver lost control of the vehicle. Investigators believe the truck was traveling at a high rate of speed at the time of the crash.<\/p>\n
The truck struck a tree with significant force.<\/p>\n
A 30-year-old female passenger inside the truck was pronounced dead at the scene.<\/p>\n
The driver, a 30-year-old male, was transported to an area hospital in critical condition.<\/p>\n
HPD\u2019s Vehicular Crimes Division is handling the investigation. There were no witnesses to the crash beyond the person who called 911, according to authorities.<\/p>\n
Records show the driver had a prior criminal history, as well as a history of traffic and driving violations.<\/p>\n
Ella Boulevard was shut down for approximately two hours following the incident.<\/p>\n
No additional information regarding the identities of those involved has been released at this time.<\/p>\n
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