Driver killed after crashing into tree and catching fire in east Houston

HOUSTON – A driver died Thursday morning after authorities said his vehicle crashed into a tree in east Houston, starting a fire.

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Details are limited because this is an active investigation, but police say the crash happened shortly after 3:15 a.m. on Turning Basin on Route 610. That’s where the driver identified was heading north, but for undisclosed reasons, authorities say the driver left the road before hitting a tree.

Moments later, officers found the vehicle covered in flames, with the driver’s body still inside.

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No additional details were shared, so it’s unclear what caused the crash, but authorities have closed the entire north side of the highway while the investigation continues.