Overview
- The collision occurred just before 11 p.m. Friday at SH-288 and South Sam Houston Parkway West in southwest Houston.
- Deputies say the semitruck entered the intersection on a red light, contradicting the driver’s claim that the signal was yellow.
- Witnesses reported the sedan driver was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected; first responders pronounced him dead at the scene.
- Authorities noted possible confusion from nearby green traffic signals and reported no signs of intoxication in the truck driver.
- Officials have not released the names of those involved, and investigators have not announced potential charges.