Driver killed in accident on Eastex Freeway, 2 others injured

Houston police are investigating a deadly crash that happened around 10 p.m. Saturday on the Eastex Freeway.

Police say a man was driving a pickup northbound on 59 when he suddenly swerved to exit  Sam Houston Tollway. Investigators say he hit some barrels, went airborne and flipped onto the exit ramp. He did not survive. Two people in another pickup were hit during the crash and suffered minor injuries.