Houston Police investigate deadly crash after car strikes light pole

Houston Police are investigating a deadly crash that took place on Sunday, Sept. 27 just after 5 a.m.

Emergency crews responded to 21800 Eastex Freeway in Houston (North U.S. Highway 59) and discovered a male victim, 22, dead on the scene. 

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According to police, the victim was driving a yellow and black Chevrolet Camaro at a high rate of speed northbound on North U.S. Highway 59 when the vehicle veered off the roadway, went into a grassy median, and struck a metal light pole.  

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