Nicholas Duarte Killed in Semi-Trailer Collision on Beaumont Highway in NE Houston

Car Driver Killed in Beaumont Highway Crash with Semi-Trailer in NE Houston

Houston, Texas (December 4, 2017) – The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a two-vehicle collision that killed a car driver on Sunday night in Northeast Houston.
The crash involving a car and a flatbed semi-trailer occurred at about 9 p.m. on Sunday, December 3, in the 13700 block of Beaumont Highway, at the intersection of East Sam Houston Parkway feeder road.
Deputies said Nicholas Duarte was driving a Chevrolet Cruze westbound on Beaumont Highway behind a Volvo truck, driven by Jose Torres, when the Volvo made a stop on a red light at the intersection. Duarte failed to reduce the Chevy’s speed and crashed into the back of the Volvo.
Duarte was pronounced dead at the scene.
There were no reports of other injuries.
We extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
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