Two 18-year-olds killed, driver rescued in South Loop crash, police say

Two 18-year-olds killed in Houston South Loop crash

Officials say the victims were passengers in a vehicle that lost control and struck a sign on the freeway.

HOUSTON - Part of the South Loop freeway was closed off most of the day Saturday after a crash that reportedly killed two 18-year-olds overnight.

Deadly South Loop crash

What we know:

The crash was reported at about 2 a.m. Saturday on South Loop East near Roe Drive.

Police say a vehicle was speeding when it lost control and struck a sign on the freeway. The vehicle then caught fire.

A Good Samaritan reportedly saved the driver from the vehicle, but two 18-year-old passengers were pronounced deceased.

Crews closed off the freeway for repairs. Lanes reopened shortly after 5 p.m.

What we don't know:

No one involved has been identified. Authorities are working to contact the victims' families.

There is no information on the driver's condition.

Investigators are looking into what led up to the crash.