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Tow Truck Strikes Disabled Car on Katy Freeway, Killing Driver

The investigation now focuses on speed, with a referral to the Harris County District Attorney under consideration.

Overview

  • The crash happened around 11 p.m. Monday on the 2500 block of the Katy Freeway near Studemont Street.
  • A Toyota Corolla had stalled in a moving lane with hazard lights on when it was rear-ended by a tow truck.
  • The tow truck was en route to another call, and the driver remained at the scene with a passenger.
  • First responders attempted CPR, and the Houston Fire Department pronounced the driver dead at the scene.
  • Houston police said they do not suspect impairment for the deceased driver, and it is too early to determine whether charges will be filed.