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One dead in fiery crash on Katy Fwy. at Gessner Rd.

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Published  July 7, 2025 1:12pm CDT
Houston
FOX 26 Houston
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The Brief

    • A fatal single-vehicle crash happened on the Katy Freeway service road late Sunday night.
    • The male driver died after his vehicle struck a pole and caught fire.
    • The identity of the deceased is pending notification to family members.

HOUSTON - Houston police are investigating a fatal, fiery crash that happened just before midnight on Sunday on the Katy Freeway feeder road at Gessner Rd. 

Fatal Fiery Crash in Houston

What we know:

According to police, the crash happened at 11:50 p.m.

The investigation shows the driver was traveling westbound and crashed into the pole. Police say the driver failed to control speed. 

The impact with the pole caused the vehicle to catch on fire. 

Houston Fire Department paramedics arrived and pronounced the male driver dead at the scene.

Officers said no other people were involved in the crash.

What we don't know:

The identity of the driver has not been released.

The Source: Information in this article is from the Houston Police Department.

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