Driver dies after hitting light pole while exiting North Freeway

One person was killed after they lost control of their truck and hit a light pole while exiting the North Freeway, authorities said.

What we know:

The crash happened around 11:20 p.m. near Spring Cypress Road.

Witnesses told the Harris County Sheriff's Office that a Ram 1500 attempted to exit the freeway at a high rate of speed and lost control before striking a light pole.

The driver was the only occupant of the truck and was pronounced dead at the scene.

What we don't know:

The victim's identity has not been released.

The Source: Information in this article comes from the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

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