Male Pickup Driver Killed in 5-Vehicle Collision on North Freeway near North Loop

Driver Dies in North Loop 5-Vehicle Crash on North Freeway

Houston, Texas (December 20, 2017) – A male driver was killed in a five-vehicle collision early Tuesday morning on the North Freeway, according to a Houston Police Department.
The deadly crash took place at about 5:45 a.m. Tuesday, December 19 in the 4000 block of the North Freeway near the North Loop.
Authorities said that the driver who died was operating a red GMC Sierra pickup truck southbound on the North Freeway and exited on to the 610 North Loop going westbound. The driver lost control of his vehicle on the ramp and crossed over a grassy median eventually into the main lanes of the North Loop where his truck was hit by a commercial truck.
The driver of the pickup truck was declared dead at the accident scene, police said.
According to a police report, the driver of the commercial truck was questioned and released. It was determined that the driver of the GMC was at-fault in the collision.
Three other vehicles were also involved in the collision, a report said.
No further details regarding the crash were immediately provided.
 We extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
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