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Driver dies in east Houston after crashing into 18-wheeler

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FOX 26 Houston
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Published July 26, 2026 12:16 PM CDT
Published July 26, 2026 12:16 PM CDT

The Brief

    • Police were called to Dorsett Avenue early Sunday morning because of a crash.
    • A driver reportedly struck a parked 18-wheeler, and the vehicle caught fire.
    • Other potential factors for the crash are unknown at this time.

HOUSTON - One person is dead after their vehicle crashed into an 18-wheeler in east Houston early Sunday morning, according to police.

Houston: Deadly crash on Dorsett

What we know:

The crash was reported at around 3:30 a.m. Sunday on Dorsett Avenue near Pillot Street.

Officials at the scene believe a vehicle was moving north on Dorsett when it struck an 18-wheeler that was parked on the side of the road.

The vehicle reportedly ended up in the grass near the scene and caught fire.

Police say the driver was the only person in the vehicle when the crash happened. The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene.

What we don't know:

The driver has not been identified at this time.

It's unclear what led up to the crash.

The Source: OnScene and Houston Police

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