HOUSTON — A 28-year-old man is dead Sunday after crashing into a metal pole on the Gulf Freeway service road near Monroe Pr 1 Drive.
According to Houston police, the deadly crash may have been a result of street racing or road rage.
Investigators said the driver was exiting the freeway at a high rate of speed when he lost control of the vehicle, hit the curb, rolled over and then crashed into a metal sign pole. Finally, the victim's vehicle hit a tree before stopping in front a chain-linked fence.
HPD confirmed an injured passenger inside the vehicle was taken to the hospital and is expected to be OK.
Witness told police there was a dark-colored pickup truck involved.
Investigators are asking the driver of the pickup truck or anyone who witnessed this incident, to please call 713-247-4072.
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