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HOUSTON - A woman is dead after one of two crashes that led to the Eastex Freeway being closed off Thursday morning in Downtown Houston.
New details on fatal Eastex Freeway shutdown
What we know:
The first crash happened in the northbound lanes of I-59 toward the exit to I-10, near Daikin Park. First responders were called at about 6:30 a.m. and partially blocked the freeway.
Two crashes shut down northbound Eastex Freeway toward I-10 exit; 1 killed, 3 injured, officials say
A fatal crash was reported early New Year's Day, then authorities say a second crash happened while they were at the scene.
At about 6:50 a.m., police say another crash happened at the scene when a Honda Accord rear-ended a Nissan Kicks.
The Nissan driver allegedly got out of her vehicle and was standing on the side of the freeway when a Ford F150 struck the Honda, causing the Honda to hit the woman.
Police say the Nissan driver was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Honda driver and passenger, and a passenger in the Ford were taken to hospitals. Their injuries were said to be non-life-threatening.
The driver of the Ford was not injured.
What we don't know:
No one involved has been identified at this time. Police say the deceased victim was 23 years old.
No details about the initial crash are available at this time.
The Source: Houston Police Department and previous FOX 26 reporting.