Houston police are investigating a fatal crash at 17000 Katy Freeway (West Interstate Highway 10) about 12 a.m. today.
The identity of the deceased male, 41, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Vehicular Crimes Division Sergeant R. Dallas and Officer M. Lozano reported:
The male was driving a white Lexus GX450 westbound on the freeway when, for unknown reasons, the Lexus left the main lanes and struck a concrete retaining wall on the shoulder. The Lexus continued on the emergency lane and struck a disabled tractor-trailer truck.
Houston Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced the male deceased.
The investigation is continuing.
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