Man Killed in Harris County Two-Vehicle Crash on Beaumont Highway

Harris County, Texas – A man was killed on Friday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Harris County, according to the deputies.

The fatal crash happened in the 13300 block of Beaumont Highway.

Deputies said the man was driving at a high rate of speed when he crashed into a truck tractor. He was not wearing a seatbelt and suffered major injuries. He was rushed to the hospital where he later died. His name has not been released.

Traffic was being diverted southbound on Beltway 8.

The authorities are investigating the crash.

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