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Charred vehicle with driver inside on Katy Fwy feeder leaves behind little clues for Houston police

Authorities investigating what caused deadly, fiery crash on Katy Fwy feeder (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)

HOUSTON – Police are trying to figure out what caused a fiery, deadly crash in west Houston overnight Thursday.

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Investigators were called around 2 a.m. to the Katy Fwy feeder at Antoine Drive, where they found a badly burned and crashed-out car. Initial signs suggest the driver hit a pole before the crash and the driver’s remains were also found inside.

Authorities investigating what caused deadly, fiery crash on Katy Fwy feeder (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)

Due to how badly the vehicle was charred, investigators said they do not have much information but are looking into surveillance videos in the area, and the Vehicular Crimes Division was called out to assist.


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