Juan Flores Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on North Freeway in Houston

Juan Flores among Two Drivers Killed in Houston Accident on North Freeway at North Loop

Houston, Texas (August 14, 2018) –One of the two drivers who were killed early Sunday morning in a multi-vehicle collision in Houston has been identified as Juan Manuel Flores, III, 24, according to a local news source.
The deadly crash took place at about 3:30 a.m. Sunday, August 12 on North Freeway at the North Loop.
Police said a silver Dodge Charger was stalled in the far left lane when a driver in a black truck, Flores, pulled over in front of that vehicle to attempt to assist.
As the two drivers were out of their vehicles, a white truck crashed into the charger. A fourth vehicle tried to avoid the collision and swerved around it, but ended up striking and killing Flores and the Charger driver.
The white truck driver reportedly fled the scene and was picked up by his son.
According to the reports, Flores was a husband and father to three small boys. He had just graduated from college and was hoping to become a firefighter.
Flores was on his way to go pick up his family when he stopped to help another motorist, Flores’ sister said.
A GoFundMe account has been set up to help Flores’ family with funeral expenses.
The crash remains under investigation.