On Saturday, a man and woman lost their lives following a high-speed crash in northeast Houston.
As per the initial information, the fatal traffic collision took place after 10 p.m. on Homestead Road and Leedale Street. Witnesses informed the officers that they saw the pickup truck racing another vehicle at a very high speed.
At some point of time, the driver of the pickup truck failed to maintain control of their vehicle as a result of which the truck drifted into a field, struck a tree, and rolled over. The occupants of the pickup, a man and a woman, died of their injuries after the crash.
Due to the severe damage from the accident, responders could not find out if the man or the woman was driving the pickup truck. It is unknown what happened to the other vehicle involved in the race or if the drivers were familiar with each other. No additional information has been provided.
The crash remains under review.
June 13, 2022
Source: ABC13 Houston